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The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 5
January 31, 2008

The Mayor Sez ...
     I am pleased to tell you that Odebolt has been selected for an Iowa Living Roadways grant.  With the support of the Council, our city clerk, Joan, wrote the application for the grant and collaborated with Shirley Phillips, our Sac Co. Economic Development Director.  A press release will be forthcoming. This grant deals with the beautification of the scenery along the roadways that pass through our city.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Sign at ISB--(photo) In the bitter cold last Friday, employees of Love Signs from Grand Island and Norfolk, NE tackled the task of hanging the new logo sign at Iowa State Bank on Main Street. Iowa State Bank of Sac City purchased the Odebolt location of MetaBank and began operation in Odebolt in April 2007.

ACS Daffodil Days--One of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil, is a symbol for the American Cancer Society representing hope. Daffodil Days empowers everyone to join the fight against cancer by raising funds and sharing hope for a future where the disease no longer threatens those we love.
     Daffodil orders are due February 14 and delivery date will be March 10. For more details contact Marilyn Stork, who is the Odebolt volunteer.

Appreciation Day--(photo) Hausman Electric Inc held their annual Appreciation Day on January 19 at the Odebolt Community Center. A large crowd enjoyed the fried chicken lunch. Dave Hausman became a Class A Master Electrician on December 15 after passing the state exam. - D. Cleveland

STUDENT NEWS
     Iowa State University's fall commencement ceremonies were held last month, and the graduation list included: Matt A. Roeder, Arthur, Agricultural Engineering, BS; Mark Currie, Odebolt, Civil Engineering, BS, Graduated Cum Laude; Molly Jo Heidenreich, Odebolt, Architecture-Professional Degree, BAR; Blake Wilken, Odebolt, Agricultural Business, BS.
     The following students are eligible for the Fall Semester President's List at Des Moines Area Community College: Trisha Kruckenberg, Accounting Paraprofessional, and Daniel Olson, Practical Nursing. To be eligible, a student must have earned a 4.0 grade point average.
     The students that made the DMACC Dean's List from Odebolt are Jeremiah Kruckenberg, Accounting Paraprofessional, and Kara Schroeder, Liberal Arts. To be eligible, a student must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average.

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:
--(photo) Six Odebolt-Arthur students will be participating in the 26th annual BVU Honor Band Festival at Buena Vista University on Feb. 23.
--(photos) O-A Speech Night was held January 14 in preparation for speech contests January 19. Three acts earned I ratings at the January 19 speech contest and will advance to state competition. - D. Cleveland
--Trojanettes fall to BCIG by only one point in MVC semi-finals.
--O-A Middle School Honor Roll for Quarter 2 and Semester 1.
--(photo) The Omaha Red Cross was at school for a blood drive on January 16, sponsored by the high school student council. There were 36 contributors.

OBITUARY
EVELYN JENKINS
     Evelyn Albertine Jenkins was born March 20, 1924, the daughter of Charles and Anna Brummer Quandt. She died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa at the age of eighty-three.
     Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 19, 2008, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa. Fr. John McGuirk served as Celebrant of the Mass with interment at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Charter Oak, Iowa. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn was born in Charter Oak, Iowa and received her education at St. Boniface Catholic School in Charter Oak. After completing her education she did housekeeping in Mapleton, Iowa.
     On October 30, 1944, Evelyn was united in marriage to Romanan Jenkins at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak. The couple made their home on a farm north of Deloit and later moved northeast of Kiron, where they farmed until retiring in 2003 and moving to Odebolt.
She was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt and their Ladies Guild. Evelyn enjoyed cooking for her family and was a fantastic cinnamon roll baker. She loved the sights of nature, the green grass and flowers of summer, the splendid colors of autumn, and the glistening sight of the snow in winter. She also enjoyed visiting family and friends, shopping and going out for dinner.
     Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, Paul, Harold, Robert, Norman, Don and Francis Quandt, and two brothers-in-law, Albert and Ray Kluver.
     Survivors include her husband, Romanan of Odebolt; one daughter, Kay Miller of Gretna, Nebraska; two sons, Roger Jenkins and his wife, Clara of Bismarck, North Dakota; and Dennis Jenkins and his wife, Joan of Odebolt; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marcella Kluver of Denison; Dorothy Kluver of Carroll; one brother, Jim Quandt and his wife, Donna of Westside; many other relatives and friends.

SALUTE TO CORN

     This week's Chronicle includes a supplement, the 2008 Salute to Corn Magazine, and features an interview with John Scott of Odebolt, an Iowa Corn Growers Association board member. Scott is the vice chair of the research committee.
     A new corn-based plastic will break down faster in the landfills than ordinary petroleum-based plastics. "We're finding new uses for corn all the time," said Scott. "It's unbelievable what's in a kernel. They've been mapping the genome of corn, trying to find out more about what it's capable of. There's a lot that we don't know yet, but every day we find new uses."
     All of the advances with soil testing, global positioning, other technology and equipment have meant that farmers can spend lots of time studying charts and learning how to use new technology to farm smarter.
     Read the complete article in this week's Chronicle. Visit the Iowa Corn Growers web site and click on the five tabs on the left under "Products from Corn": It Begins with a Kernel; New Uses of Corn; From One Bushel of Corn; Primary Products from Corn; A World Without Corn. www.iowacorn.org/cornuse/cornuse_14.html

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The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 4
January 24, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     I  seldom repeat myself with anything from last week. However, the following is sooooooo important. It could save your life.
     Your keyless entry device for your car, or truck, can be used in an emergency when you are near or in your vehicle. Example: if you slip and fall near your vehicle press the red button on your remote and the horn will honk continuously or if someone threatens you when your are in or near your vehicle press the red button. More than likely the perp will leave. Pass this on to your family members.
    I hear that Tuesday Club is sponsoring a “Design the Tee Shirt” contest for Creek Days 2008. I am sure we will read the details later on the web page and in the Chronicle.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Siouxland Bloodmobile Visits Odebolt--(photo) 17 units were collected in the blood drive held January 14 at the Odebolt Community Center. Pat Scanlan, who has donated 7 gallons, is pictured. - D. Cleveland

STUDENT NEWS
     Jordan Walsh has been named to the Dean's Honor List at Morningside College for the fall 2007 semester. She had a perfect 4.00 grade point average for the semester. She is a graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School.   
     The Academic Dean's List for the fall 2007 semester at Northwestern College includes sophomore Chelsea Larson of Odebolt, who receved Collegiate Scholar distinction for having a semester average of 3.75 or above.
 

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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 downed Remsen-Union at home and Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto on the road.
--Wrestlers finished fourth in the OA/BCIG Invitational.
--Trojans lost at home to Remsen-Union, 62-59, and in away game at Mapleton.

OBITUARY: ROYAL RITZ
     Royal D. Ritz, 77, of Aurelia passed away Tuesday morning, January 15, 2008, in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
     Services were held on Saturday, January 19th, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Aurelia, Iowa. Pastor Bruce Rapp officiated and burial was in Afton Township Cemetery at rural Cherokee, Iowa. There was a family prayer service at 1:45 p.m. at the church on Saturday.
     Royal was born Jan. 30, 1930, at Troy, Iowa, to Lester and Beulah Mae (Fidler) Ritz. He attended country school in Davis County and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1948. He was married to Emma Mae York on December 14, 1948, at her parents' home in Bloomfield, Iowa. The couple had lived in Aurelia since 1982, prior to this, in various towns including Newell, Storm Lake, Turin, Onawa, Odebolt, Ottumwa and Bloomfield. He had worked as a carpenter, had been the manager of Green Bay Lumber in Odebolt. He owned and operated Ritz Paint and Glass for 7 years. After that, he became manager for Great Plains Lumber in Odebolt. Then he was transferred as a manager to Great Plains Lumber in Onawa. He was a Farmers Home Building Inspector in Onawa and Storm Lake before retiring in 1992. He was affiliated with the First Congregational Church in Aurelia. He had been a member of the Jaycees and Kiwanis. He enjoyed reading, spending time on the computer, bowling, golfing, fishing, camping, spending time with his family and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's events.
     He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Richard, Benny and Keith.
     He is survived by his wife, Emma, and three daughters, Connie Rae Melby and her husband Marty of Lakeside, Iowa; Cathie Dee Ritz of Aurelia, Iowa; Kellie Sue Powers and her husband Les of Spencer, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister one brother: Evelyn Scott and her husband Dowe of Drakesville, Iowa; Carl Ritz and his wife Darlene of Bloomfield, Iowa; also several nieces and nephews.

Proud to salute our Activity Coordinator
during National Activity Professionals Week, January 20-25, 2008:
Sonia Snyder, 5 years.
Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center,
"A Care Initiatives Facility",
(712) 668-4867 or 2208,
801 S. Des Moines Street, Odebolt, IA 51458

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 3
January 17, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     In St. Charles, Missouri, the city council is considering adoption of an ordinance that would ban swearing in bars and saloons. Good heavens!! There is no praying in school, no “In God We Trust” in government, and now no cussing in bars and saloons. What is this country coming to?? (Maybe ask the ACLU.)
     Please note the following safety tip. For any reason that you may need assistance when in, or near, your car, simply press the red button on your car’s remote key and the horn will honk continuously. It could be about a health related item, or possibly, someone threatening you in some manner. Pass this on to your driving age kids.
     The after-prom committee would like to thank you all for your can donations in Jan. The next can drive will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10th, just put your cans on the curb between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Carstensen Re-elected as President of Iowa Cattlemen's Association--(photo) On January 7th 2008, the Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA), held elections for their Executive Board. The elections were prior to the 2008 ICA Annual Convention, held Tuesday & Wednesday, January 8-9, at the Gateway Hotel & Convention Center, 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, Iowa.
     Current ICA President Kevin Carstensen was re-elected to a second one year term.
     While serving his term as ICA President in 2007, Kevin and wife Terri continue to operate their feedlot in Odebolt, Iowa. For the past 30 years the Carstensens have operated a diversified family farm which includes cattle, row crops and hay. Kevin and Terri have raised three children and have been the sole proprietors of the operation since the retirement of Kevin's father in the mid-1980s.
     Kevin has served at many levels of beef industry organizations. In Iowa; Kevin has served as Sac County Cattlemen's president multiple times, ICA Membership chairman, President's Council Founding Committee as well as ICA Political Action Committee chairman. Kevin is a past board member for the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation. As a member of the ICA board of directors for 9 years, Kevin completed his second term (4 years) as NW Iowa Regional Vice-President. He was on the ICA Finance Committee 2005-06, Phase II fund raising for the ICA office building, Iowa Young Cattlemen's Tour participant and received the ICA membership Top Hand Award.
     On the national level Kevin chairs the National Private Lands & Environmental Management committee. He has been a past chair of the national Environmental Stewardship Awards Program selection committee where he still serves as a feedlot representative, both in Iowa and nationally. Recently Kevin has been involved with reviewing the rules of the "clean air act and dust ruling"; an issue which Senator Grassley has been actively promoting public awareness of. Kevin has acted as Vice-Chair of the NCBA PAC committee, been a National Top Hand for 15 years and has placed third in recruiting 3 times, as well as being a participant in National Young Cattlemen's Tour.
     "Continuing to build on the momentum we have generated during the past year and leading the Iowa cattle industry in an expansion mode is my goal for 2008," said Carstensen. "We have unique opportunities to take advantage of ethanol co-products as feedstuffs giving us a competitive advantage over producers in other regions of the U.S.," continued Carstensen. "ICA needs to be a catalyst in the transfer of technology to allow this potential growth to become reality," concluded Carstensen.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales--See the article on Page 2 of this week's Chronicle if you wish to order cookies from Odebolt Girl Scouts.

Trophy Buck--(photo) Bob Schlender of Odebolt bagged an 18-point buck the second weekend of the shotgun deer season. Schlender was hunting with a local group southwest of Odebolt.

100-year-old Christmas Cactus--(photo) The Christmas cactus is in full bloom in the entrance of the Odebolt Public Library. The present owner is Donarae Cleveland. It was passed down through the family, originating with her great-grandmother, Elizabeth Addie Purdy. - D. Cleveland

Barn Quilt at Odebolt Public Library--(photo) The Sac County Barn Quilt is presently being displayed in the meeting room of the Odebolt Public Library. The quilt was designed and pieced together for Steve Kettering of Lake View, who is sharing the beautiful quilt with county residents.
     The quilt was pieced by Gloria Bromley, Karen Van Meveren, Mona Lou Pugh, Diana Nutt and Karen McCrea. It was hand-quilted by the Emmanuel Lutheran Quilters.
     Stop in during library hours and view the quilt. Each pattern is identified and the location given under the square. - D. Cleveland
[Visit the Sac County Barn Quilts web page]

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:
New Science Room--(photo) The new science room is now being used by Odebolt-Arthur High School students. There are 12 lab stations in this new addition, along with a fume hood within the room and emergency flushing station. The spaciousness, configuration and openness of the room are more conducive to a safer working environment for students and faculty.  - D. Cleveland

--Wrestlers finish second in MVC Tourney.
--Wrestlers win big duals over MV, AGH.
--Trojanettes fall to Woodbury Central in two overtimes; win over Whiting.
--Trojans roll over Whiting for third win.
--Junior Varsity Trojans win three straight.

OBITUARIES

AMBROSE SNYDER
     Ambrose H. Snyder, age 97, of Arthur, Iowa, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend John J. McGuirk officiated the service, with burial following in St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt.
     Born October 17, 1910, in Breda, Iowa, Ambrose Henry Snyder was the son of Frank and Maggie (Coon) Snyder. He attended country school and Wall Lake High School.
     On April 23, 1936, Ambrose was united in marriage to Alice M. Cranston in Odebolt, Iowa. The couple farmed near Odebolt until 1957, then moved to a farm south of Arthur where he lived in his home until his death.
     Ambrose will be remembered as a wonderful, prayerful man who was devoted to his dear wife and five children. He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt.
     Left to cherish his memory and mourn his passing are five children, Marlene (Sal) Vella of Arvada, CO, Bonnie (Ed) Struchen of Meadowlakes, TX, Marilyn (Robert) Lenz of Odebolt, Daniel (Jane) Snyder of Odebolt, and James (Diane) Snyder of Grants Pass, OR; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     He was preceded in death by his wife Alice in 2005; his parents; and all of his brothers and sisters.

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EVELYN JENKINS, 83, of Odebolt, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
    Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, with burial at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Charter Oak.
     The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
     Obituary can be viewed at the Bulletin Review, Denison, IA

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The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 2
January 10, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     By Iowa law a new council is not bound to any provisions, agreements, or deals made by the old city council. They are bound only to our city ordinances and Iowa Code. I am not aware of any major policy changes at this time.
     Some items of concern for 2008 are as follows: expansion of our waste water facility due to new DNR requirements, finishing our entry signs project, a costly refurbishment of our swimming pool (pool bottom and walls), downtown old building dilapidation, sewer line replacement, and who knows what other surprises the State may require us to do.
     The Prestin bequest to the fire dept and library was greatly appreciated. Hopefully, others will consider this course of action.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Odebolt Post Office--(photo) Brenda Thompson is officer-in-charge at the Odebolt Post Office for the next few months, while Odebolt Postmaster Kristi Hargens serves as officer in charge at the Cherokee Post Office. - D. Cleveland

Large Caucus Turnout in Odebolt--(photo) Iowans turned out in large numbers to take part in the 2008 Caucuses and Odebolt Democrats were no exception. Eighty-one people were present at Caroll's Kitchen. Richland Township will send 8 delegates for Clinton, 3 delegates for Edwards and 2 delegates for Obama to the county convention in February. - D. Cleveland

SCHOOL NEWS
Trojans Win in Holstein--After scoring just 25 points in a loss in Sloan Friday night, the Trojans bounced back in Holstein on Saturday to notch their second win of the season, downing the Pirates, 50-39. - M. Hedden
Trojanettes Split Weekend Road Trip--The Trojanettes improved their conference mark to 4-1 with a victory at Sloan Friday night, but then fell at Holstein on Saturday. - M. Hedden
Wrestlers Win St. Edmonds Duals Tournament--Although they suffered their first dual loss of the season, the OA/BCIG grapplers won the St. Edmond Dual Tournament in Fort Dodge Saturday. The Falcons dropped their dual with the Cowboys of Clarion-Goldfield, but went on to defeat each of the other four opponents. The tournament improved OA/BDIG's dual record to 10-1. - M. Hedden

OBITUARIES

THELMA DRESSELHUIS
     Thelma L. (Hansen) Dresselhuis of Des Moines, formerly of Odebolt, died peacefully at the age of 105 on January 5, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, George. She is survived by two children, Ellen Dresselhuis, Minneapolis, MN, Gerrit (Julie) Dresselhuis, Sioux Falls, SD, two grandchildren, Lynette (David) Hildring, Larchwood, IA, and Neil (Delana) Dresselhuis, Brandon, SD, two great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
     Except for a few years prior to her marriage in 1935, Thelma was a lifelong Iowan. She was born on a farm near Anita, the daughter of Neil and Samantha Hansen. She grew up in Cedar Falls and taught in various towns in Iowa. Prior to her marriage she worked for several years for the YWCA in Janesville, Wisconsin. After their marriage, George and Thelma moved to Odebolt. Thelma moved to Des Moines following George's death in 2004 and has made many friends in her three plus years at Wesley Acres.
     Thelma was a graduate of Drake University and active in many clubs, including P.E.O, D.A.R and Questers. She was the first woman elected to the Odebolt School Board and served two terms in the 50's during a time of consolidation and building.
     Her hobbies included gardening and flower arranging. Thelma and George loved to travel and in the 70's through the mid 90's visited many interesting places, including China, Japan, India, Egypt, Australia and New Zealand, England, Portugal.
     Thelma enjoyed her birthday celebration at Wesley Acres in November, receiving and visiting with many friends and family. She was mentally alert and active all her life, and participated in many of the activities available to her at Wesley. She never met anyone without offering a smile. She was gracious, interested, caring and kind to all alike. She leaves a legacy of a life well lived and a death with dignity. She will be greatly missed.
    Funeral services will be held in the Odebolt Methodist Church, Odebolt, Iowa, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23. Memorials suggested to the Odebolt Methodist Church or the Odebolt Public Schools.

VIOLA WITTE
     Viola D. Witte, age 85, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Friday, December 21, 2007, at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove.
     Memorial services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2007, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Rod Dunker was officiate.
     Born May 26, 1922, on a farm near Arthur, Iowa, Viola Dorothy Skarin was the daughter of Einar E.T. and Ruby Viola (Petersen) Skarin. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Viola graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1939, then worked as a nanny in Rockford, Illinois, and Boston, Massachusetts. She worked at the Adams Ranch near Odebolt as a cook and housekeeper. While working in Dr. T.J. Houlihan's office, Viola met her future husband.
     On December 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Burdette Earl Witte at Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron, Iowa. The couple farmed near Schaller and Ida Grove. In 1969, they made their home in Ida Grove.
     Viola was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, being a Girl Scout leader and hosting day camp on the farm. From 1966-1998, she worked at Horn Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide, LPN, ward clerk, secretary to the education director, and for Horn Video Productions.
     She was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, LWML, Sewing Circle, and Dorcas. She helped sew many quilts for Orphan Grain Train and Lutheran World Relief. She taught Sunday school and confirmation classes. Viola was also a member of the Morningside Care and Rehab Auxiliary. She helped tend the flower beds on the grounds and welcomed sharing her faith for 13 years, leading devotions every Saturday morning with the residents.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Burdette; her parents; a grandchild, Tracy Ford; and a sister, Darleen Yorty.
     Survivors include four children and their spouses, Charles and Virginia Witte of Georgetown, TX, Nancy and Robert Ford of South Sioux City, NE, Sandra and Marcello Jones of Belize, Central America, and Beth and Kenneth Schramm of Odebolt; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Vernon and Rose Skarin of Woodbine; and many extended family members and friends.

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Thelma Dresselhuis
Thelma L. (Hansen) Dresselhuis, of Des Moines, formerly a long-time Odebolt resident, died peacefully at the age of 105 on January 5, 2008.
     OBITUARY at Iles Funeral Homes.
You may leave condolences for the family by clicking on  "Memory Tributes" on the left, then "Add Tribute".

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008  Wesley Acres Community Room, 3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 525-271-6500 

A Memorial Service will also be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the United Methodist Church
301 Walnut Street, Odebolt  712-668-4449

Ambrose Snyder, 97, of Arthur, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
     Funeral services: Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt with burial at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery.  Obituary at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home Web Site where you may send condolences or sign the guest book.

Odebolt Museum News - Verna Mae Schwaller has stepped down as curator for the Odebolt Museum.  The new curator is Kathy Larson.  She may be contacted at 3181 Fox Avenue, Odebolt, Iowa 51458.
   Schwaller replaced Carol Auen as curator.  She will continue to be actively involved in Museum activities.
    We owe a great deal of thanks to Verna Mae and the other people who help with the Museum activities.  They are preserving Odebolt's past. Below are the current members.
  Museum Curator/President: Kathy Larson
  Vice President: Mary Schroeder
  Secretary: Eleanor Peterson
  Treasurer: Renae Babcock
  Members:  Thelma Schroeder, Betty Hansen, Elaine Raasch, Margaret Landgraf, JoAnn Scott, Jane Bair, Charlotte Bengford, Phyllis Kies, Verna Mae Schwaller. Barb Horak and Bonnie Ekse are web editors for the Odebolt History Pages sponsored by the Museum, and are long-distance members.
     If you have not visited the Museum, be sure to plan a visit once the weather warms!  It is well worth your time. 
     You can also schedule a visit by calling one of the numbers in the Odebolt Museum ad in the center column.

Iowa beef producers talk ethanol, checkoff, ID and more - Brownfield Ag News for America
     Article by Peter Shinn includes quotes from Kevin Carstensen, President of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and his wife Terri, Chair of the Iowa Beef Industry Council.  Read the article

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MURPHY CHIROPRACTIC
Starting January 1, 2008
We will be implementing new office hours.
 We hope these hours better serve both communities.
Odebolt (712) 668-2397
Mon - 1 to 5:30 p.m.
Tues. - Closed
Wed - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thurs - Closed
Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Ida Grove (712) 364-3555
Mon - 9 am.. to 12 noon
Tues - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wed - Closed
Thurs - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fri - By appointment (afternoon)

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The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 1
January 3, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     Whew! The holidays are over. Winter officially began Dec. 21st and we will be settling in for the beginning of 2008, the new year. At least the political hot air is about to subside. If time goes as fast for you as it does for me, it will be Spring before we know it.
     We begin working on our city budget for ‘08/’09 and I really don’t think there is a need to make any major changes. We welcome any comments, or suggestions, that you, as tax payers may have. If your taxes increased on your property it was more than likely the county raising your assessed valuations. Our local one-cent sales tax option has really helped us adjust for the higher costs of running the city. May we all get off to a good start for the new year.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

P.S. A reminder that the after-prom committee will have a can pick up from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6th. Just put them on the curb or you may drop them at Faith Lutheran Church (by the back door).

2007 H.W. Godbersen Award Winner - (Photo) 
     Jason Wulf of Odebolt, a 15-year employee at GOMACO Corporation was honored Saturday night, December 15, as the recipient of the prestigious 2007 H. W. Godbersen Award.  The announcement was made at the conclusion of the annual GOMACO Corporation Awards Evening at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove.
     Jason was nominated by the Engineering Department.  His primary duties include the designing of GOMACO's concrete pavers, and curb and gutter machines.  He assists the Parts and Sales Departments with parts drawings, and is valuable in assisting customers.  A selection committee narrowed the 20 nominees to 5 finalists, who were then voted upon by all employees.
     The award is presented annually to an employee in the name of Harold W. Godbersen, the late founder of the corporation.  This is the 21st year the award has been bestowed upon an employee for strengths in attendance, attitude, loyalty, job performance, leadership qualities and integrity.

Wheeler Lodge Open Installation -- Wheeler Lodge will hold open installation on January 10 at 7 p.m. at Arthur Masonic hall.  The public is invited to attend.

Blue Ribbon "Art from the Heart" -- Dorothea Nielsen received a blue ribbon for her water color painting entered in the Iowa Health Care Associations' "Art from the Heart" Contest held December 5th at the Health Care Convention in Des Moines.  There were eight categories with Dorothea winning in the Painting category.
Dorothea is from Odebolt and lives at Twilight Acres in Wall Lake.  If you ever come to visit her you will see many of her paintings and drawings in her room.  Congratulations, Dorothea! (Photo pictures Dorothea with her water color entry and Sylvia Bandow, Twilight Acres administrator.)

Local Resident helps Red Cross in Kansas -- Daryl Cleveland of Odebolt has just returned from an eight-day assignment with the Red Cross during the recent ice storm in Kansas.  Daryl worked in the counties surrounding Salina, KS providing damage assessment to Red Cross officials along with providing heater meals (a civilian version of Military Read to Eat Meals) to families without heat or electricity and unwilling to temporarily move into local emergency shelters.  Daryl's associates were all volunteers from all walks of life and different parts of the country.
    He also belongs to the Disaster Action Team of the Red Cross out of Sioux City providing assistance to area families displaced by fires or other disasters.  Daryl has been active with the American Red Cross since his participation in Texas during relief efforts after Hurricane Rita in 2005.

It is our Pleasure to Congratulate
DAVE HAUSMAN
of Hausman Electric, Inc.
Odebolt, Iowa
Dave has passed the test for
CLASS A - MATER ELECTRICIAN  (first attempt!)

The exam was held at the Adventureland Inn in Altoona, Iowa on December 15, 2007 and was administered by Prometric, Inc.  It is a requirement to be licensed in order to do electrical work in the State of Iowa effective January 1, 2008.  We are so proud of you!   - Glenda, Kanny & Keith

See this issue of The Chronicle
for a listing of new items
at the Odebolt Library

OBITUARY
CAROLYN FRIDAY
     Carolyn Friday, age 94, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center in Odebolt.
     Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 24, 2007, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend John J. McGuirk officiated, with burial following at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt. Memorials in Carolyn's name may be sent to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc. at P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053 or to www.eyesight.org  .
     Born September 16, 1913, in Schaller, Iowa, Carolyn M. Friday was the daughter of Victor and Eugenie (Kleiber) Spindler. She received her early education in Schaller, then attended the University of Northern Iowa and Buena Vista College. Carolyn taught elementary school for over thirty years at many locations, including Schaller, Carroll, Fonda, Lake View, and Odebolt, Iowa, as well as in the state of Wyoming.
     On December 28, 1948, she was married to Lawrence Friday at Schaller, Iowa. Carolyn was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt and of the Rosary Society. Other memberships included the Iowa State Education Association and Federated Women's Club. Carolyn enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with family and friends.
     Survivors include three children and their spouses, Charles and Susan Friday of Newell, Mark and Regina Friday of Olathe, KS, and Carol and Tom Witry of Dubuque; six grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Norma Spindler of Mason City; as well as other extended family members and a host of friends.
     She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence in 1993; her parents; an infant son, Douglas; a brother, Victor "Bud" Spindler; and two sisters, Margaret Specketer and Alice Hunter.