Selected news briefs edited from
THE CHRONICLE
Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers

The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 25,
June 26, 2003

The Mayor Sez...
Last week I sent a general thank you to everyone that made our Creek Days 2003 such a tremendous success. I would specifically like to thank the 4-H kids for the "dirty" clean up job they did on Sunday. Also, to the ODC and their many, many volunteers that pitched in to make it all happen. If I wrote down everyone's name I would run out of space. The important thing is that you know who you are and we know who you are. We Salute!
- R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt.
P.S. Please advise me what "option 4" is pertaining to the school editorial someone sent me.

Early Deadlines - The Chronicle will have an early deadline because of the 4th of July. ALL ADVERTISING must be in by noon and all news articles by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. We thank you for your cooperation.

Mid-Summers Day was observed on the Jim Gustafson farm on June 21, which also happened to be Mary's birthday. The Swedish "Vimpel" (a pennant style flag) was flown all day and Mary's daughter Rachel, and granddaughter Amelia joined in for the celebration. This is one of the biggest celebrations in Sweden and from this day forth, the balance of the year's days will be shorter!

Goodwill's Ambassador trailer will receive donations in Arthur beginning July 4, 2003 until July 10, 2003. The trailer will be at the intersection of Highway 175 and M31. Furniture and large appliances cannot be accepted. Place other donations as far to the front of the trailer as possible.

Odebolt Swimming Pool lifeguards for the summer are Keith Schroeder, Cory Duff, Kara Schroeder, Kara Kelly, Kara Mickelson, Kim Neumann, Kayla Down, Alison Neumann, Rachel Hansen and Chance Sweeden. Pool Manager is Molly Heidenreich.

Museum Visitors - Several out-of-state members of Helen Lange's family visited the Odebolt Museum in May: Dawson Lange of Reno, NV; Dale Lange of Choteau, MT; Gerald Lange of Reno, NV; Adrian Carrillo of Chicago, IL; Mathew Smith of Des Moines, IA; Mary Jo Lange and Marlin Smith of Albuquerque, NM; and Melissa Smith Carillo of Chicago, IL.

Cookies Food Products of Wall Lake took home eight citations from the National Barbecue Association's Awards of Excellence competition, including an award for best new barbecue grill cookbook with favorite recipes from Cookies. The company also took home first places in the salsa category and for dry barbecue seasoning rub. Cookies mustard mild, tomato spicy and tomato mild sauces won honors, and Cookies Wings-N-Things won fifth place in the hot sauce competition.

The Sac County 5th Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life was held Friday, June 20 at the Recreational Complex in Wall Lake from 4 p.m. to midnight. Teams from businesses, organizations, families and friends were on hand for the relay to celebrate life. When team members were not on the track, they enjoyed food, fun and camaraderie. Honorary chair Bev Dumdei led the Survivors' Lap in the special ceremony held at 6:30 p.m.

Deaths:
John H. Schwaller, Sr., age 39, of Sioux City, Iowa, and formerly of Odebolt, Iowa, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral Services were held June 18, 2003 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City, under direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. Burial was at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt. Born December 27, 1963, in Carroll, Iowa; son of Robert H. and Nacy (Lamaack) Schwaller; graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1982; attended Western Iowa Technical College; married Teresa Pfaltzgraff at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove January 6, 1984; lived in Sioux City where John worked as an electronic technician; served in Army Reserves and 185th Air Refueling Wing of Air Guard. Survivors include his wife, Teresa, four children, Nacy, John, Jr., Ashley & Rheanna; one grandson; two brothers, Doug and Daniel; three sisters, Theresa, Elizabeth and Marilyn. Preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother; a brother, Keith; maternal grandparents Fred and Irene Lamaack; paternal grandparents Henry and Frances Schwaller.

Timothy Leroy Kelly, age 55, of Bancroft, Iowa, formerly of Odebolt, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Funeral services held June 24, 2003 in Bancroft, Iowa with Rev. Donald Mueller officiating. Born May 5, 1948 in Breda, Iowa, the son of Roy and Helen Thelen Kelly. Graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1966; attended Hamilton Business College; moved to Bancroft where he worked at Kemna Motor Company and as a self-employed carpenter. Survived by his children: Colleen, Lori, Tom, Pat, and Lora; 5 grandchildren; long time soulmate Ellen Boker of Otho, Iowa; sister Kay; brothers Gene and Chuck. Preceded in death by his parents, son Mike Kelly; grandson DJ Kelly, brother Tom Kelly; and sister Mary (Kelly) Korleski.

Emma Hausman, 86, of  Odebolt died Sunday, June 29, 2003.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3rd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. Burial will be in Odebolt Cemetery.

View photos from Creek Days 2003 

The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 25,
June 19, 2003

The Mayor Sez...
     We, the present administration and employees of the City of Odebolt, would like to express our gratitude to all of our great town and country people that helped in putting on a very successful "Creek Days '03"!   For those that did not have the rewarding experience of helping in some way, we invite you to do so next year.
     An update on our senior meals; I have been told unofficially that they will be held in the community center.  I do think that some catering details are being worked out.  An expression of appreciation should be given to the Community Center Board.  We salute!
 - R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Creek Days 2003 - Odebolt Creek Days 2003 was held last weekend, June 14 & 15.  The photos and information is not all collected as of yet, so please be watching in next week's paper for all the results and lots of pictures.

Pool to offer Lessons - Starting June 23, the Odebolt Swimming Pool will be offering two sessions of swimming lessons.  Cost will be $10 per session per child and each session is 8 days long.  No Classes on Saturday or Sunday.  Cancelled classes, due to weather, will be made up.  If classes are cancelled, the teachers will attempt to call each student.  We will limit the class size to 12 students.  

The first session will run from June 23 and end on July 2 with the following levels.

Level 6: 9:30-10:00 (offered 1st session only)
Level 4:  9:30-10:00
Level 5 and Level 3:  10:00-10:30
Level 2 and Level 1: 10:30 -11:00

The second session will run from July 7 through July 16 with the following classes:

Lifeguard Prep: 9:30-10:00
Level 4: 9:30-10:00
Level 3 and Level 5: 10:00-10:30
Level 1 and Level 2: 10:30-11:00

Private lessons are available.  You may contact the pool or the individual lifeguard of your choice to schedule a time.  The pool number is 668-4512.  - Molly Heidenreich, Manager

Yard of the Month - The Odebolt Chamber of Commerce recently voted on the Yard of the Month for June.  The winners are Mark and Pam Hansen who live at 510 S. Lincoln in Odebolt.  The Hansens received a commemorative Odebolt flag in recognition of their hard work in their yard.

Richland Robins donate to Pool Fund - The Richland Robins 4-H Club donated $1,000.00 to the Odebolt Community Swimming Pool from the proceeds of their omelet brunch held in March at the Odebolt Community Center.  Members pictured in The Chronicle included:  Barb Stickrod, Kris Schroeder, Kallie Schroeder, Kara Schroeder, Brianna Carlson, Bayle Olerich, Tisha Schofield, Ali Neumann, Katie Schroeder, Judy Zimmer, Alyssia Zimmer, Leah Carlson, Traci Zimmer, Treasurer Brenda Stickrod (presenting a check to Mary Jeanne Thompson), Kayla Down, Jenny Stickrod, Lauren Bettin and Ellen Buehler.

PEO Achievement Awards - Each year Chapter DS, P.E.O. of Odebolt is proud to help promote educational opportunities for four area graduating senior girls.  Two girls from Odebolt-Arthur and two girls from Wall Lake View Auburn are recognized since these are the communities that comprise the local P.E.O. Chapter.  
     This year's recipients were O-A's Tisha Schofield and WLVA's Erin Haakenson.  Each girl was presented with a $150.00 scholarship during their respective Awards Day ceremonies.  
     O-A's Alison Neumann and WLVA's Alison Waggie were selected from the class of 2003 to receive the Chapter's Science Awards.  Each was given a check in the amount of $200.00 to apply toward their college tuition.
     Chapter DS would like to congratulate these local students on their outstanding accomplishments and wish them success with their future education.

Congressman King to attend June 28 Picnic - Sac County resident and U.S. Congressman Steve King will share Washington D.C. Experiences at a picnic to be held in the Sac City Chautauqua Building on Saturday, June 28.  King is halfway through his first congressional session in the nation's capitol and has much to report that is of interest to friends and supporters in the Sac County area.
    Special patriotic music  will be provided by the Early Crooners with a  "God Bless America" collection of songs.
     Serving of the picnic by Sac County Republicans begins at 6 p.m. with a menu of hog roast with salads and dessert.  Tickets may be obtained from Curt Raasch or Madeline Meyer.

Rotary Clubs to hold Raffle to  Raise Dollars and Feed Hungry in Zimbabwe  - The Odebolt Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Rockwell City Rotary Club and Rotary International, is planning to ship a container of soy protein products to a Rotary Club in Zimbabwe, Africa. There will be no costs for the 20,000 to 30,000 pounds of soy protein thanks to the American Soybean Association and many processors of soy products. The Rotary organizations' goal is to raise $5,000 to cover the cost of shipping each container from here to Zimbabwe.

As Iowa Rotarians, the Odebolt group feels this project is a winner because "we are sending our home-grown products to another Rotary organization in Africa. This assures that everything will end up where it is supposed to," says President Gordie Boerner of the Odebolt Rotary Club.

Members are raising money through donations for raffle tickets for a grocery prize give away. Three prizes will be awarded. A $300 grand prize and two $100 second prizes will be awarded for groceries at the Jamboree Foods stores in Odebolt or Wall Lake.

Curt Raasch, Odebolt Rotary Club member and area farmer, is also a United Soybean Board (USB) director. Through his work in USB, Raasch became aware of the immense need for protein in African countries through the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH), and conveyed the need to fellow members.

WISHH promotes the use of U. S. soy protein products in developing countries with help from the soybean check-off, where the protein deficiency in human diets is acknowledged as a serious problem. WISHH activities range from developing higher-protein breads that are sustainable for Afghanistan relief efforts to identifying new uses for soy-fortified noodles in Indonesian school lunches.

The objective of WISHH is to increase the international consumption of soy protein by humans, especially in developing countries, while increasing the marketability and demand for U. S. soybeans.

"This is a great thing," says Mick Menage, local Rotarian. "We're taking an Iowa commodity and doing good to help hungry people in a part of the world that needs much help."

The winning raffle tickets will be drawn at the Odebolt Rotary Club meeting on July 15.

Deaths:  
Edward William Stock, age 75, of St. James City, Florida, died May 27 at Cape Coral Hospice House after a short illness with cancer.  Born November 20, 1927 at Wall Lake, Iowa; graduated from Odebolt High School in 1945 and served in US Army infantry; married Marry Lou Mahoney at Red Wing, MN on April 26, 1948; tool & die maker for 36 years at Rockwell/Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; survived by his wife, and sister Lorraine.  Memorial services were held June 6, 2003 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Pine Island, Florida.

The Odebolt Police Department has a new patch,
designed by Chief Bruce Henderson

We welcome Farber & Otteman 
as a new odebolt.net page sponsor.

*****JUST FOR FUN!*****

June 29 - We have a winner - Todd Gronemeyer sent in the winning answer to the below "Who Am I" from last week.  Sorry Harv......KW made me do it! - Webmaster

In May, "KW" submitted a photo of 4 Odebolt men baring their bellies during the RAGBRAI visit to Odebolt in 1988.  Below is KW's last week's submission.  

WHO AM I?
Click photo for enlargement if you need to!

(from last week) If you know the identify of this Odebolt man in "summer attire" (chuckle, chuckle), send an email to the webmaster (the email address is on this page).  "KW" will give the first correct person money for a free haircut.  

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O-A School Board Tables Sharing - from the Ida County Courier, by Deb Loger, 6/19/2003
"The Odebolt-Arthur School Board put off making a decision Monday until the October board meeting on entering into negotiations to whole grade share. As the result of that decision, the board sends a message to the Schleswig School District that O-A isn't interested in sharing junior high athletics this fall."  See the article on the School Board meeting.

Selected news briefs edited from
THE CHRONICLE
Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers

The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 24,
June 12, 2003

A Creek Days message from Our Mayor:
     Hey, fellow Odeboltians ... company is coming.  What do we do when company comes?  Why tidy up, of course!  Hopefully everyone will pick up around your homes, cut the grass, take care of an unsightly mess that you have been intending to do, and the bottom line will be that Odebolt will really look nice for Creek Days.
     All the hard work you organizations have been doing is about to pay off!
    After a recent meeting, the senior meal situation is still up in the air, however, a suggested plan is being reviewed.  More news on that later.
 - R. J. Rex, Mayor

City Council Minutes  

Odebolt Creek Days June 14 and 15 - It's time for the 9th annual Creek Days in Odebolt.  Saturday's festivities begin with a Pancake Breakfast at the fire station at 7:00 a.m. sponsored by the Odebolt Masons.  
     For the walkers in town, there will be a Walk Around Odebolt at 8 a.m. which begins at the north end of Memorial Walk Gazebo.
     The 3-on-3 basketball tournament also begins at 8 a.m. and will be held on 3rd Street between Main and Willow, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
     A Pedal Tractor Pull, Tractor Show, Car Show and Pickup Show all begin at 9 a.m.  The Car Show will be held along Willow Street by the Creek.  Pre-registration begins at 10 a.m. with judging taking place from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.  This event is sponsored by Larry Beckman Motors.
     The first event of the afternoon will be the 100 plus unit parade.  It will begin promptly at 1 p.m.  This year's grand marshal will be Phyllis Kies.  We are asking that there be no water balloons or buckets of water through the parade.  Only water guns will be acceptable.
     After the parade there are a variety of events to be enjoyed.  New this year is the Coast Car Races which begin at 5th and Hansen Blvd. and end at Willow Street.  Other events will be Sand Volleyball held across the street from the Community Center.  Mechanical bull riding provided by Creative Entertainment will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to Midnight, to be held across the street from the Community Center.  
     Also found throughout the day will be a food stand provided by Faith Lutheran Church, funnel cakes from students with the Australian Trip, Ice Cream provided by the Girl Scouts, Snow Cones, Kettle Corn, Duck Races, a Souvenir Stand and of course, the beer garden.
     The annual dance will be held at the Community Center from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music provided by Ransom.
   Sunday's fun will be on North Main Street in Odebolt.  A Tractor Pull will begin at 12 noon followed by the Demo Derby.  A food stand provided by the Odebolt Community Center and beer garden will also be available here.
     Make plans now to have a fun-filled weekend at the Odebolt Creek Days!

Rotary Calendar - If any clubs or organizations have meetings or special dates to get into the Odebolt Rotary Calendar, please get them to Tom Down at 668-4813 by June 15th.

Odebolt Community Center Activities - In March the Richland Robins Omelet Brunch, Firemen's Dance and a Coop Elevator meeting were held at the Center.  April saw the Odebolt Legion Steak Fry, Don & Darlene Bengford's 50th Anniversary celebration and a Birthday Celebration.  May included graduation, confirmation and wedding receptions.  June 7th was a 50th Anniversary Reception for Dale & Janice Richardson.  Currently scheduled events include:
June 13 through 15 - Creek Days
June 21 Wedding reception
June 23 Red Cross Bloodmobile
July 19 Wedding Reception
July 26 Family Reunion
August 2 - Family Reunion
August 30 - Wedding Reception

June 20 Relay for Life Updates -  The Nemaha Farmall Promenade, the square-dancing tractors, will perform at 7 p.m. at the 2003 Sac County Relay for Life on Friday, June 20 at the Athletic Complex in Wall Lake.  Don't miss this great entertainment.  Then stick around and enjoy foods from the concession stand and check out the creative camp sites and relay team members as they make laps around the tract.  Hang around for specialty laps and join in the fun and camaraderie!  
     Bev Dumdei of Carnarvon, a two time cancer survivor, has been selected to be the Honorary Chair.  She invites everyone to attend the Sac Co. RFL event and says, "The event is a celebration of life for survivors, a memorial for loved ones lost and a rally for the area communities to fight cancer."
     Survivors have been sent invitations to attend the Relay.  A Celebratory Survivor Lap, dedicated to the celebration of life, will be held at 6:30 p.m. for all survivors.  Family and friends are also encouraged to attend and walk with their survivor(s).  The committee has asked that survivors attending register prior to 6 p.m.  Any questions can be directed to Nancy DeVries at 712-662-7660.
     The American Cancer Society Relay for Life event  is scheduled for 4 p.m. to midnight,  Friday, June 20 at the Athletic Complex in Wall Lake.  For more information contact Maxine Bettin at 668-4390 or 664-2536.  For information about cancer call the area American Cancer Society office at Carroll (712) 794-0100 or toll free (866) 280-0100.

Wastewater Discharge At Odebolt - Two wastewater pumps failed at a lift station in Odebolt Friday afternoon, June 6 and discharged into Odebolt Creek, a tributary of the Maple River.  The pumps failed about 2:45 p.m. and bypassed their total flow to the creek.  Downstream notifications were made to the Sac County Sanitarian, Omaha water supply and Council Bluffs water supply.  City staff worked to correct the problem.

Vacation Bible School was held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odebolt, on June 2, 3, and 4, 2003 with a theme of "Rancho Roundup."  Teachers were Jeanette Paulson, Kate Olson, Jade Godbersen, Nicholas Rohlf, Kelli Duff, Deanna Thies, Marjorie Mohr, Karen Buelow and Janet Down. Helpers were Anita Gibson, Ryan McFarland and Kevin Down.  Jeannine Lange was Snack Chairperson.   Paster Buelow had opening devotions each morning.  A total of 31children attended this year.

O-A High Athletes at State Track Meet - Blake Wilken competed in the High Jump at the Iowa Boys State Track Meet held May 30 and 31, placing 14th in the High Jump by clearing six feet.  The winning height was 6'8".
     Brad Stehr, Keith Schroeder, Kevin Bloyer and Klint Schulte competed in the 4x100 Meter Relay and finished 8th in the second heat with a time of :47.02.

ADDITIONAL NEWS

Trojanettes Softball News by R.J. Rex
June 17 - Tuesday - The high flying Nettes softball team was derailed last evening by a very fine Westwood of Sloan team. An outstanding pitcher from Westwood and far too many errors by the Nettes contributed to the loss. Coaches Iverson and Scott will have a one day breather to prepare for a neighbor rivalry against Wall Lake View Auburn Thursday.  All was not lost against Westwood as the JV'ers whipped Sloan quite handily!  I would be remiss not to mention that both Varsity and JV Nettes have a very fine pitching staff with excellent records.
June 16 - Monday - The Nettes varsity softball team hammered River Valley last evening for another conference win. Coaches Bret Iverson and Kris Scott put another notch in their win belts. The JV team didn't fare as well as they could not overcome an early lead by the opposing River Valley team. 
June 11 & 12 - Coaches Brett Iverson and Kris Scott came home Wed. eve from Sac City with varsity and junior varsity wins, 6 zip and 4 zip respectively ----- then traveled to Whiting Thurs. eve and whipped them 7 to 3. The JV's tied 2-2 (there is no substitute for good pitching, good batting, and good defense.) The Nettes are undefeated in conference play. RJ

Selected news briefs edited from
THE CHRONICLE
Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers

The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 23,
June 5 2003

The Mayor Sez...
I recently attended a seminar put on by the Iowa League of Cities on how to deal with the apportionment cuts that our legislature enacted. The meeting was on a very positive note and dealt more with how to find additional revenue rather than cut back on our key and vital departments (police, fire, library, pool, etc.).  One of the most important items discussed was the local option one cent sales tax. It is absolutely mandatory that Sac County pass this option as it is our "survival kit" for the future. About wherever you go out of Sac County to shop, you are spending an additional one cent that goes to that particular city.  Need I say more...
   - R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt Cemetery Association Notice
1) All flower arrangements, wires and potted plants placed on graves for Memorial Weekend should be removed by Monday, June 9th.
2) Any time after this two week period immediately following Memorial Day, floral arrangements must be in a well-anchored, sturdy container.  They must be on, or in line with the base of the monument, so as not to impede the mowing and trimming of the cemetery.
3)  Any arrangement that becomes unsightly will be removed.

Soccer Registration extended - Registration for Ida Grove Kiwanis Soccer has been extended to June 13.  Forms are available at Odebolt Lumber and Swanson Insurance offices in Odebolt.  Boys and girls who will be in kindergarten to 9th grade this fall are eligible to play.  Call Peter Goldsmith at 364-2421 for information.

Kids Garden Club resumes at Prairie Pedlar - The Green Team, a kid's garden club, will meet at the Prairie Pedlar again this summer to develop garden skills and enjoy nature crafts, flower fun, and outdoor games.  Every Wednesday in June and July from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., children 8 years of age and older are invited to participate.  The registration format allows for flexibility with summer schedules.  Pre-registration is required and must be completed by June 7.  Contact Jane Hogue at the Prairie Pedlar in rural Odebolt for information.  (712) 668-4840.

Scholarship Announcement - First Federal Savings Bank of the Midwest announces that Alison Neumann is the recipient of the sixth annual Touchdown Scholarship for $250.  She was selected because of her high academic rank, leadership abilities, and participation in a variety of school and community activities, which include volleyball, basketball, track, National Honor Society, All-School Play, Yearbook, TAG, 4-H, Odebolt Youth Fellowship, Citizen's Advisory Committee and Big Star/Little Star Program.  Alison plans to attend Iowa State and major in English with a minor in political science or history.
     First Federal awards the Touchdown Scholarship to an Odebolt-Arthur High School senior.  Each time the Trojan varsity football team scores a touchdown during a home game, the bank donates $25 to the fund.  Recipients are selected with guidance from school administrators.  First Federal also provides the scholarships to high school students in Lake View, Laurens, Manson, Sac City and Storm Lake.

Don Etler named ASAE Member of the Year - Algona consulting engineer Donald Etler has been honored as Member of the Year of the Mid-Central Region of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers at their conference held in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 5th.  The Mid-Central Region includes the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. 
     Etler was recognized for his noteworthy contributions to federal and state public policy development regarding environmental regulations which impact working lands, especially the drainage of agricultural land.  He is a principal in Kuehl & Payer, Ltd., a consulting engineering and land surveying firm with offices in storm Lake, Sac City and Algona.  Don is a 1972 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur and the son of Clarence and Dawn Etler of Odebolt.

Boys State - Legion posts in the area have announced delegates selected to attend the 65th session of the American Legion Boys State at Camp Dodge near Des Moines, Jun 8-13, 2003.  The Odebolt American Legion Roose Post #313 chose Brad Buehler, Thomas Heidenreich and Lyle Seibrecht.  Brad is the son of Roger and Ellen Buehler, Thomas is the son of Joe and Jane Heidenreich and Kyle is the son of LaDon and Linda Siebrecht, all of Odebolt.
      The purpose of Boys State is to educate its citizens in the rights, responsibilities and duties of American citizenship.  Boy Staters organize their own county and state governments.  Each citizen is assigned to a city and a political party.  They choose their own officials in accordance with regular election procedures.  The boys also take part in extra activities which include band, chorus, athletic teams and swimming.  About 700 boys representing every county of Iowa attend the camp.

Trinity Lutheran Confirmation was held on May 4, 2003 and included Jennifer Stickrod, Sonni Johnson, Tate Wilken, Michael Babcock, Jordan Pierce, Ryan McFarland, and Jace Horsley in the Confirmation Class led by Pastor Buelow.

Deaths: Veda Margaret (Linden) Larson, 81, died late Monday, May 26, 2003 at Methodist Diagnostic Hospital in Houston, Texas.  Born on a farm north of Kiron, Iowa, November 21, 1921, the daughter of Thure and Daisy Smothers Linden.  Graduated from Odebolt High School; taught in area rural schools.  Married Ray Carl Larson on March 2, 1942 in Kiron.  Lived and farmed north and west of Deloit until retiring.  Ray died Nov. 19, 1993.  Lived in Denison and moved to Sugar Land, Texas in Nov, 2001.  Member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron.  Surviving include her children,  James, Avis and Ross; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband, brother Earl Linden and sister Dorothy Todt.  Services held May 31, 2003 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron.  Interment at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Kiron.

ADDITIONAL NEWS

Chamber of Commerce  Meeting Minutes  

New on Odebolt History Pages Pioneer Days Series:  M.C. Barkley, W.E. Kutz, Mayor and Mrs. J.E. Einspahr, Knights of Pythias Band, Harry A. Waggoner 

Trojanettes Softball News by R.J.
June 4th - Coach Brett Iverson's varsity and junior varsity Trojanettes came home last night with victories over the ever formidable Holstein/Galva gals. it was the season opener and a very important conference win. Go Nettes! 
June 6th - Our girls softball team won a thriller in sudden death overtime last night against arch-rival Ida Grove/Battle Creek by a score of 5 to 4. Coach Brett Iverson's Nettes showed that they can play with anybody in the league. The JV's were tied by BC/IG late in their game and the score ended 2 to 2.
June 7th -Coaches Bret Iverson and Kris Scott traveled to Coon Rapids Sat. to defend their last year's tournament title, but it wasn't meant to be, as Coon Rapids upset the Nettes in the first game.  However the Nettes rebounded in the second game and won over Dunlap/Dow City.