Selected news briefs
edited from
Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers
The below contains news items of
interest to Odebolt residents. The Chronicle also contains news
from Wall Lake,
Early, Nemaha, Schaller and Sac County. Individual issues are on
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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 13
March 31, 2005
The Mayor Sez…
Due to some thieving of automotive radios recently, I
would like to remind everyone to LOCK your vehicles at all times. It is a
proven fact that a locked vehicle is the best deterrent to any kind of
thieving. (I have often wondered how many vehicles parked around town are left
unlocked?) While I am on the subject, I would strongly recommend locking your
homes and apartments at all times. Sad, but true, we do not live in the same
way of life we enjoyed a number of years ago.
From the ‘bolt
R. J. Rex
March 28 City Council
- Special Meeting Minutes
(.pdf file)
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NEWS BRIEFS
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in The Chronicle!
Sac County Landfill will only be open the first
Saturday of each month, April through November, 8:00 a.m. to noon.
MidAmerican Energy Company is donating $247,000 to 102
cities and community organizations throughout its Iowa service region in
support of the Trees Please! program.
Trees Please! funds are distributed to local communities each year in
an effort to promote energy efficiency and environmental beautification
through the planting of trees.
MidAmerican has awarded a grant of $1,000.00 to the
City of Odebolt.
Donations to Odebolt Museum - The Museum has received
memorial donations in honor of Jean Ohden Andrews, Nancy Richardson, Mary Down
Parker, Dorothy Girvan, Alice Snyder, as well as from Odebolt Women's Club,
United Funds of Odebolt, Faith Lutheran Church (John Nelson Estate), MetaBank,
Tuesday Club, Paulette Waggoner, and Steve Gallant.
ONRC News - The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on
Saturday, March 26 at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. The children
were invited inside to dye and decorate Easter Eggs and outside the hunt was
on for the hidden eggs. Refreshments were served afterwards.
Local Church Youth to Kentucky - Five youth and
two adult leaders from the United Methodist Church and Faith Lutheran
Church of Odebolt will depart on July 30 for a week of mission through
home repair with the Appalachia Service Project in Lee County, Kentucky.
This is the third time this group has served with ASP.
ASP is a Christian ministry that builds relationships,
faith and servanthood, while repairing homes for low-income families and
individuals in Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia.
Each summer, over 13,500 high school volunteers and their adult advisors
from over 400 churches participate making homes warmer, safer, and drier
at no charge for their occupants.
The group hopes to raise $2,600 plus a donation of a
large van. They have several fund-raising ideas in the making.
They will also come and pick up your 5-cent refundable cans and will
have collection boxes at churches. Please call if you need waiters
or waitresses for a special occasion, or other work in return for a
monetary donation.
Those participating are Brandon Bergman, Kyle Carroll, Kayla
Miller, Kim Neumann, Tayli Thompson, and leaders, Steve and Kris
Gunderson.
Obituary: Mary E. (Down) Parker, of
Sunnyvale, CA, died Wednesday, March 9th, 2005 after a 16-month battle
with cancer.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday,
April 7 at 2 p.m. in the VA Hospital Auditorium in Palo Alto, CA.
A later service will be held on May 28th, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in the
Odebolt United Methodist Church.
Mary was born January 27, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa, the
daughter of Thomas and Corinne (Mumert) Down. She grew up in
Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1974. She
graduated from the University of Iowa in 1978 with a degree in Interior
Design.
She married Lin Parker of Sioux City in 1981 and they
settled in Sunnyvale in 1991. Se was an Interior Designer and
Project Manager at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo
Alto, CA for the past eleven years.
She is survived by her husband, Lin; her mother,
Corinne Down of Odebolt; one sister, Linda Down of Tucson, AZ; two
brothers, Tom & Janette Down and Brian & Janet Down of Odebolt; two
nieces, Erika & Cody Lippincott of Polk City, IA and Kayla Down of Ames,
IA; four nephews, Thomas Down of St. Louis, MO, Ryan Down of Indianola,
IA, and Kevin and Tyler Down of Odebolt.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Down, and
a nephew, Aaron Down.
Obituary: Michele Bettin, age 40, of Lake
City, formerly of Odebolt, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Michele was born on July 7, 1964, in Sac City, Iowa,
the daughter of Paul and Maxine (Sigwalt) Bettin. She was baptized as an
infant at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wall Lake. Michele was mentally
challenged but attended schools in Wall Lake and Hope Haven in Rock
Valley, Iowa.
After she finished her schooling, Michele resided at a
group home in Shelby, Iowa and at Opportunity Living in Lake City since
it opened 16 years ago. The loving staff treated her as their own and
encouraged her to be as independent as possible.
Michele loved to see Mom and Dad come to visit her on
Sunday nights and especially loved the pizza with them that always
followed.
She enjoyed her brothers, Mike and Pat and thier
families, especially the little ones, who could make her laugh out loud
with their antics.
Christmases were fun for her, especially the food, the
colorful paper, and bows and all the people. She loved to go for rides,
being in the swimming pool at Opportunity Living, and teasing those
around her.
Survivors include her parents, Paul and Maxine Bettin
of Wall Lake; 2 brothers: Mike and Deb Bettin of Odebolt and Pat Bettin
and Angie Erickson of Early; nieces, nephews, extended family and all
her friends at Opportunity Living (staff and residents)
She was preceded in death by all of her grandparents.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March
21, at the Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, Rev. Kathy Spracklin
Officiating.
A duet by Barb & Rick Votrobeck accompanied by Carol
Raasch was played.
Honorary pallbearers included the staff and residents
of Opportunity Living. Active pallbearers were the following:
Tyler Bettin, Lauren Bettin, Tara Reaman, Jon Reaman, Scott Bettin, and
Preston Bettin.
Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction
of the Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Lloyd Siebrecht
were held Tuesday, April 5th, 2:00 p.m., at the United Methodist Church
in Odebolt. Lloyd John Siebrecht, age 82, of Odebolt, passed away
Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
Obituary at Farber and Otteman web site
Three of Four OUTSTANDING!
- Saturday, April 2, 2005,
approximately thirty-two Odebolt-Arthur high school musicians traveled to
Pomeroy with their directors and accompanists to participate in this year's
state solo and small ensemble contest. It was a long day but a very successful
one for our participants. Eighteen of the vocal entries came home with I
(superior) ratings, four II (excellent) ratings and two III (good) ratings.
The band students also came away with great ratings.
Ten band entries received I (superior) ratings and six had II (excellent)
ratings!
There were four performance centers and our students
received the "Outstanding Performance" award in three of the centers!
Congratulations to all the participants on all your
hard work! A huge THANK YOU to accompanists Kay Bloyer, Laurie Currie
and Roby Larson!! Click to see
complete contest results (.pdf)
The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 12
March 24, 2005
The Mayor Sez,
According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, Sac County
is one of only 13 counties in the State without any city/county local option
sales tax. Supporting a local option sales tax in Sac County would mean that
you will be supporting projects here at home – just as you support other
community projects when you shop in their retail sector.
Just a week away from the month of April. I hope that
March will go out like a lamb!
From the ‘bolt
R. J. Rex
The Odebolt Fire Department Benefit Dance will be held
April 2, 2005 from 8:00 to midnight at the Odebolt Community Center with music
by the Odebolt Community Center DJ. Proceeds will be go towards on-going
training needs and equipment. $6.00 donation.
4-H Clubs Donate - The OA Showmen and Richland Robins
held their annual omelet brunch fundraiser on Sunday, March 13 at the Odebolt
Community Center. The clubs presented Mary Jeanne Thompson with two sand
diggers which they are donating to the city park. Plans are underway for
the O-A FFA Chapter to build the sandbox for the sand diggers. (See Photos in
The Chronicle.
Announcement: As of March 17, Kristi Hargens has
been appointed to the position of Post Master for Odebolt. Good Luck to
Diane Diersen in her new position as Post Master for Marathon, Iowa.
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Alayna Wilken of Odebolt-Arthur High School is among those
named as a State of Iowa Scholar. The Iowa College Student Aid
Commission has announced the 40th class of State of Iowa Scholars. This
year's Scholars include 1,45;7 academically outstanding high school seniors
from the graduating class of 2005. They ranked in the upper 3 percent of
their classes and achieved an average score of 29 on ACT exams. View the
names of all Iowa Scholars at
www.iowacollegeaid.org.
The ONRC Auxiliary met March 17, 2005 in the Activity
Room with 13 members present. Fourteen residents attended the O-A High
School Play "The Orphan Girl." The Pancake Supper will be April 8th from
5 to 7 p.m. Prices are Adults $4.00, and children 12 and under, $2.00.
The Volunteer Brunch will be April 20th at 10:00 a.m. The
next meeting will be April 21.
Community Center Donations - Memorial Donations
have been received from many various people in honor of: Raymond Raasch, Nancy
Richardson, Howard and Louise Mandernach, Mary Down Parker, Margaret Babcock,
Lloyd Lundblad, Walter Nees, Eleanor Lane, Pearl Howard, Manie Ogden, Elmira
Morkin.
Donations have been received from O-A Class of
1992, First Federal Savings, Odebolt Brownie Troop, Bob & Kris Ziegmann, Gene
& Sheryl Diersen, Mike and Gina Pick, Bryce Hustedt, Kyle Hustedt, United Fund
of Odebolt, Swanson Insurance, Mid American Energy, Chuck & Kathy Gunderson,
Howard & Marcia Hustedt, State of Iowa-Community Attraction and Tourism
Program.
IGCA All-District - Three Odebolt-Arthur 'Nettes
basketball players were named to the IGCA Class 1A All-District Team:
Rachel Hansen - 1st Team; Dani Olerich - lst Team; Alayna Wilken - Honorable
Mention. In addition Senior Rachel Hansen and junior Dani Olerich
were co-winners of Most Valuable Player award for the O-A 2004-5 season.
The 'Nettes finished another fine season at 17-6.
Also named to the Class 1A All-District Team were Trojan basketball
players Mark Fertig - 2nd Team, and Korey Schroeder - Honorable Mention.
Odebolt Receives Grant from State - Senator Tom Harkin
announced that the Iowa Department of Education will award Iowa school
districts more that $8 million in Harkin Grants to repair, modernize, and
build new schools. The funding comes from two pilot programs Harkin
created to help local school districts with construction projects and upgrades
to meet fire (life) safety codes. The grants require up to a 50 percent
match from the local school district. Odebolt-Arthur will receive
$25,000.
Obituary: Alice Snyder, age 88, of Arthur,
Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in
Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 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 in Odebolt.
Born October 14, 1916, in Odebolt, Iowa, Alice Margaret
Cranston was the daughter of John Ray and Zylpha (Peck) Cranston. She
graduated from Odebolt High School in 1934, and attended Briar Cliff
College in Sioux City for two years. On April 23, 1936, in Odebolt,
Iowa, she was united in marriage to Ambrose Snyder. The couple farmed
near Odebolt until 1957, then moved to a farm south of Arthur.
Alice loved to paint, much to the delight of her many
friends and family who enjoy her artwork in their homes. She also was
well known for her baking skills, especially her homemade pies. Her
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the joys in her
life and she loved being with them.
Alice was a lifelong member of St. Martin’s Catholic
Church in Odebolt, and also participated in DCCW, Rosary Society, and
Legion of Mary.
Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Ambrose;
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; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis (Ed) Bengford
of Ida Grove; a sister-in-law, Izella Cranston of Leland, MS; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three
brothers, Keith, Donald, and Bruce Cranston; and a sister, Darlene
Nitzke.
Pallbearers were her six grandsons, Steve Lenz, Mark
Lenz, Charles Struchen, Michael Struchen, Reed Snyder, and Grant Snyder.
Obituary: Dorothy Girvan, age 88, died at Odebolt
Nursing and Rehab Center on March 16, 2005 in Odebolt, Iowa. Funeral services
were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21 at Faith Lutheran Church in
Odebolt, with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery.
Dorothy Charlotte Carlson was born December 16, 1916 in
rural Odebolt, the daughter of Sigurd and Anna (Anderson) Carlson. She
attended country school on the corner of her parents' farm in Richland
township, and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1934. She attended Drake
University for one year, after which she taught country school at Cook #9 and
Richland #3.
On August 15, 1937 she married Robert McCulloch Girvan.
They began married life working as "hired hands" on several farms during the
Depression, later moving to Odebolt, where Bob was a carpenter. Over the years
they became parents to five children. They farmed the Carlson farm in Wheeler
Township from 1957 until retiring to Odebolt. The couple enjoyed two trips to
Scotland to visit Bob's mother and relatives. They were married for nearly 63
years.
Dorothy grew up in the Mission Covenant Church, later
transferring to Faith Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday and Bible Schools,
was a Sunday School Superintendent and belonged to women's groups. She spent
her life serving her church, her family and others in the community.
Her passion for learning began at age four when she
taught herself to read. A born teacher, she loved words for their expressive
power and subtle nuances. She was a prolific letter and story-writer, as well
as an avid reader. A beautiful person in body and spirit, Dorothy loved the
natural world, and the seasons and rhythms of farm life. She enthusiastically
taught her children about such things as wild flowers, birds, or
constellations of the night sky. Among things Dorothy loved were her children
and grandchildren, watching her wrens, autumn vistas, crossword puzzles,
Donald Kaul columns, ice cream, picnics, reading and singing to children,
sewing and embroidery, telling family stories, "pet" names, IPTV, James
Herriot books, Broadway musicals, and laughing at Little Lulu comics.
Survivors are her four children Gloria (Maurice) Sutton
of Templeton, Iowa; Bonnie (Richard) Ekse of Ankeny, Iowa; Barbara (Donald)
Horak of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Jim (Hillary) Girvan of West Branch, Iowa;
nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; her brother Wayne (Donna)
Carlson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband Bob in 2000, and her eldest son, Dr. Robert
F. Girvan in 2001.
March 10th Odebolt Chamber of Commerce Minutes from Ida County
Courier.
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HISTORY NOTES: from
Harve Keller
Harve sent in the following from "Fifty Years of Progress", The Odebolt
Chronicle, Volume Fifty-One, No. 31, August 25, 1938.
Too Much Medicine:
Permit Taken Away
An Odebolt firm was issued a permit in 1885 to sell
intoxicating liquor "for medicinal purposes."
The permit was taken away a few weeks later when an
investigation of the books showed that the shop had made 160 sales of
intoxicating liquor on its opening day; that the sales numbered nearly 1,500
during the first month; and that three members of one family were sold 42
gallons of whiskey and 40 gallons and 20 bottles of beer - all for "medicinal
purposes."
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THANK YOU -
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend
thanks to those in the Odebolt community and beyond who celebrated our mother,
Dorothy Girvan's life with us. Thanks to everyone who sent cards,
e-mails, memorials, flowers and food; to dear friends and relatives who shared
stories of how Mom touched their lives. Special thanks go to Pastor Trish
Underberg and the members of Faith Lutheran Church; to Kay Blessington, A.R.N.P.,
for kind and gentle medical care; to Farber and Otteman Funeral Home for their
expert attention to the many details
We thank the entire Odebolt Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center staff for their tender and
professional care of our mother during her time there, and in her last days.
We believe better care than what is offered at ONRC would be very difficult to
find. The small-town tradition of caring for its own is obvious in all
phases of the residents' lives, and the affection and friendship among
residents and staff is very apparent.
Thanks also to the ONRC Auxiliary and all the church,
school and community groups for the many special things they do to enrich the
lives of the ONRC residents.
As our parents’ health failed these past few years
we've made more frequent and lengthier visits to Odebolt. We’re comforted to
be engaged again in the rich community life of the town and in the genuine
affection its people have for one another.
- Barb Girvan Horak, Web Master,
Gloria Sutton, Bonnie Ekse, and Jim
Girvan
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MidAmerican Energy Company
is donating $247,000 to 102 cities and community organizations throughout
its Iowa service region in support of the Trees Please! program.
Trees Please! funds are distributed to local
communities each year in an effort to promote energy efficiency and
environmental beautification through the planting of trees.
MidAmerican has awarded a grant of $1,000.00 to the City of
Odebolt. See the full story at
midamerican.com
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From
IDA
COUNTY COURIER
School Board Minutes - O-A board, teachers settle contracts talks
Margaret Sharkey Obituary - Funeral services
were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Ida Grove.
Mary E. (Down) Parker, 49, of Sunnyvale, Calif., formerly of
Odebolt, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, following a lengthy illness with
cancer. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the VA
Hospital Auditorium in Palo Alto, Calif. There will also be a
memorial service at 10:30 a.m. May 28 at Odebolt United Methodist Church
in Odebolt.
O-A Track - Sprinters to make O-A boys competitive, girls trying to
fill openings
The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 11
March 17, 2005
The Mayor Sez,
There is momentum picking up over a countywide one-cent
Local Option sales Tax. Bear in mind it wouldn’t be used to lower property
taxes as much as it would help keep from raising them. The money must be
earmarked for specific purposes such as swimming pool, streets, etc. And can
be shared by percentages such as swimming pool 20%, streets 20%, etc.
Petitions will be out soon to be signed and presented
to the Board of Supervisors. Odebolt’s share is estimated to be approximately
$44,000.00 annually. This money would be used for exactly what it would be
intended for – to keep from raising our property taxes. Remember, when you go
to Storm Lake, Sioux City, Denison or wherever, you are paying that penny into
their coffers. Why not let others help us pay for ours?
From the ‘bolt
R. J. Rex
March
City Council Minutes
(.pdf file)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are herby notified that the City
Council of the City of Odebolt, Iowa, has adopted a motion to consider the
adoption of the following resolution:
THAT the following portion of 1st Street between
Block 2 Original Town of Odebolt and Block B, Original Town of Odebolt which
lies between Walnut Street and Maple Street be sold to Farmers Cooperative
Company. The offer to be considered is $3,000.00 and legal fees.
You are further notified that said matter has been set
for hearing at the Council Chambers in the City of Odebolt, Iowa, at twelve
o'clock p.m. (12:00) noon on the 28th day of March, 2005. All persons
having any objections to the resolution may appear at said place and time to
express their views concerning the same.
R.J. Rex, Mayor
Published in The Chronicle on Thursday, March 17, 2005.
Easter Egg Hunt March 26th - The Odebolt Masonic Lodge
and Rainbow Assembly will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for local children on
Saturday, March 26th at 9:30 a.m. at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
The hunt is for children up to 10 years of age and each child must have their
own basket. Anyone wishing to help please call Bill Dreessen at
668-4230.
INVENT IOWA!
Below are photos of Odebolt-Arthur young inventors that competed in the
regional Invent Iowa competition March 12th at Pocahontas, Iowa.
(Click the photos to enlarge.)
Front row: Katlyn Cowlham, Shania Wunschel, Lauren &
Emily Beckman. Back row: Kara Cowlham,
Taylor Snyder, Kailey Childers,
Jacee Arbegast. Not pictured, Laurel Bengford
Lauren & Emily Beckman (above) were selected to continue to
the State competition April 30th.
Death Notice: Mary Down Parker. A
celebration of life will be held at a later date for Mary Down Parker who died
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at a Santa Clara, California hospital. Mary was
the daughter of Mrs. Corinne Down of Odebolt. An obituary will follow at
a later date.
Personals: Mrs. Helen Oxendale will be
celebrating her 95th birthday on March 20th. Her sons, Ronald and
Donald, are hosting a card shower for her. Helen was born and raised in
Odebolt.
Obituary: Nancy L. Richardson, age 71, of
Odebolt, Iowa, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida
Grove, Iowa. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005,
at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of
Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend B. J. Ukena officiated
the service; burial followed in Odebolt Cemetery.
Born October 20, 1933, in Denison, Iowa, Nancy L.
Richardson as the daughter of Harry and Dorothea (Bernhardt) Witt. After
her father passed away in 1938, Nancy and her mother and sister moved to
Odebolt and lived with Nancy's grandparents. Nancy attended the Odebolt
school, graduating in 1951. She was employed at the Odebolt State Bank
for 10 years.
On November 3, 1955, Nancy married Earl (Speed)
Richardson in Dakota City, Nebraska. One daughter, Karen, was born to
this union. Following Earl's death on April 5, 1963, Nancy moved to
California where she worked at First National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and as a
bookkeeper at Jurupa Hills Country Club. She returned to Iowa in 1993,
where she worked at various places, most recently serving as a teacher aide at
the Odebolt-Arthur school.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Karen and
Louis West of Ontario, CA; a granddaughter, Ashley West of Ontario, CA; a
sister and her husband, Beverly and Carl Braunschweig of Wall Lake; two
brothers-in-law and wives, Dale and Janice Richardson of Odebolt, and Darrell
(Dean) and Lynn Richardson of Miramar Beach, FL; two sisters-in-law, Jean
Richardson of Lake City, and Phyllis Richardson of Onawa; a special niece and
her husband, Stephanie and Kyle Ullrich of Kiron; and many other nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her husband, Nancy was preceded in death by
her parents.
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P.E.O. Chapter DS of Odebolt is
offering two achievement awards for one graduating senior girl from
Odebolt-Arthur and one from Wall Lake View Auburn. The $150 cash award
is to be used to further education following graduation. Application
forms are now available from the high school counselors.
March Comes in with 5 Lambs- On
the first day of March Kurt Carstensen noticed one of his black-faced ewes had
given birth. By evening chores he was shocked to discover a litter of 5
lambs. Kurt and his wife Tammy are more than halfway done lambing
their 60 ewes. They already have 16 sets of twins and 12 sets of
triplets in addition to the quintuplet lambs. See the story and photo in The
Chronicle.
Gunderson Receives Senior Award -
The Iowa State University Alumni Association has selected Kara Gunderson of
Odebolt as one of four 2005 recipients of the university's prestigious Wallace
E. Barron All-University Senior Award, which recognized outstanding seniors
who display high character, outstanding achievement in academics and
university/community activities, and promise for continuing these qualities as
alumni. Gunderson is a senior in accounting.
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Alice Snyder, age 88, of
Arthur, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in
Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
March 23, 2005, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt; burial followed
in St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery.
Obituary at Ida County Courier
Funeral
services for Dorothy Girvan, 88, of Odebolt were held at10:30 a.m.
Monday, March 21st, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. Dorothy passed away
Wednesday, March 16th at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
Obituary at
Farber & Otteman web site.
Funeral Services for Michele Bettin age 40, of Lake
City and formerly of Odebolt were held at 2:00 PM on Monday at the
Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. Michele passed away on Thursday,
March 17th at the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City.
Obituary at
Farber & Otteman web site
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March 10
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Minutes from Ida County
Courier
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Middle School Instrumental Contest Held
(from Barbara Votrobek)
Twenty-four middle school band students participated in the
Buena Vista University Solo and Small Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March
13, in Storm Lake. They earned two "II" ratings, one "II+" rating , two "I-"
ratings, thirteen "I" ratings, and six "I+" ratings. They were accompanied
on the piano by Kay Bloyer, Linda Johnson, and Barb Votrobeck.
Please click here to view the
results! (.pdf file).
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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 10
March 10, 2005
The Mayor Sez ...
Denny Sykes tells me that his Odebolt Development group
have things well underway for another gala Creek Days weekend. Anyone wanting
to get involved call Denny and I am sure he will find something for you to do.
Just think, not many years ago we had nothing and now
we have what has become a very famous weekend event that attracts hundreds of
people to Odebolt.
Don’t forget, this is the year for the All-Alumni
Banquet on Friday evening. It is my understanding that the banquet committee
is well underway with their planning for another rousing and successful
evening of fun.
To all of the people involved in the above Creek Days events
We Salute!
From the ‘bolt
R.J. Rex, Mayor
O-A to Perform "Only an Orphan Girl" Friday, March 18 at 7:30
p.m. - Come back to the 1890's! A group of actors and singers are
coming to the Odebolt-Arthur High School to entertain the area with an
exciting melodrama of exaggerated conflicts and emotions, and stereotyped
characters.
The stock characters - the sweet, young girl in danger, the
stalwart, honest hero, the oily villain - are standards still used in
melodramas today.
"Only an Orphan Girl" will be presented one time, and
one time only, on Friday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m. Boo the villain!
Cheer on the hero as he attempts to rescue the sweet, young girl from certain
death at the sawmill! Make plans to attend now!
Odebolt Student Art - The Sioux City Art Center's 16th
Annual Juried Youth Art Exhibition 2005 for High School will run February 26
through April 10. Odebolt students with art on exhibit are Angie
Blevins, Shane Bengford, Mark Heidenreich, Gary Chase and Marcus Hansen.
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Library - books, books on tape, Audio CDs and DVD movies, which are
listed in The Chronicle.
American Legion Auxiliary Members are
celebrating their 85th year this year. Members are female veterans, wives,
mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters of
Legionnaires, or of deceased veterans who served on active duty during WWI,
WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Granada/Lebanon, Panama, Desert Storm or thereafter,
including the current war on terror. For information on becoming a
member of the American Legion Auxiliary, contact Joann Scott of Odebolt.
Western Iowa Energy to build a 30
million gallon a year biodiesel plant near Wall Lake. (also read an
article about it in the
Des Moines Register.)
Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida
Grove is undergoing a big change with a north addition and interior and
exterior remodeling.
Odebolt-Arthur is receiving bids
on removal of the gym floor and bleachers, and installation of a new floor and
bleachers.
From the Des Moines Register -
Article on Nawar Hishan of Odebolt, by John Carlson
The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 9
March 3, 2005
The Mayor Sez ...
Punxsutawney Phil, supposedly the one and only
ground hog from Pennsylvania did see his shadow on ground hog’s day in
February, meaning six more weeks of winter. It appears as though it is a
regional thing as the Northeast is having a rough winter and the Midwest is
having a mild go of it – so far. Maybe here in the ‘bolt we should have a
ground hog’s day and all the hoopla that goes with it. Our ground hog could
forecast the weather for the Midwest. (Anybody have a pet ground hog?)
Anyway, when this gets read, it will be March and
spring won’t be far off. Alright!
From the Bolt!
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Andersen Places 5th - Joel Andersen, a senior at
Odebolt-Arthur, completed his high school wrestling career by claiming a 5th
place medal at 125 lbs. in the State Tournament last Saturday in Des Moines.
Andersen's high school record is 41-5. He is only the second person to
make it to the tournament all four years of his career. The other
wrestler was a 2001 graduate, Kris Thayer.
The other O-A grappler to make it to the State
Tournament this year was sophomore, Jordan Pierce, who came up short in his
first round match, wrestling at 103 lbs.
O- A held a pep rally to honor the two wrestlers and
presented them with t-shirts.
O-A After-Prom - February 8th Drawing Winners
were Mike Olerich for the night stay at the Fairfield Inn, and Dick Bloyer for
the night stay at the Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji. There are still
Terry's Pump 'N Pak coupon books and Odebolt-Arthur afghans available.
Prom will be held on April 23rd and the After-Prom
Committee has been very busy. A hypnotist will be putting on a show for
an hour and the remainder of the evening will be spent on "Survive the Night"
activities. Any junior parent wanting to help with plans or activities
is welcome. Many Odebolt and surrounding towns' businesses have
contributed toward After-Prom and contributions are still being accepted.
Contact Kristy Rosemeyer or any junior parent.
Members of the Class of 1999 or their parents may pick
up cumulative records at any time in the high school office. Records are
held for five years after graduation and then destroyed if not picked up.
They will be held until May.
ONRC Auxiliary - Meeting Summary - The Auxiliary
met with 14 members present. Jon Schuttinga said plans are being drawn
up for Assisted Living with hopes to break ground this summer. Suite
rooms will be available. There are now 38 residents and Emily Hoaglund
is a new CNA. The Valentine's Day Party was a success with King Ross
Thevenot and Queen Becky Mandernach being crowned. The Annual Resident
Public Pancake Supper will be April 8th from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteer Week
will be April 17 to 23. The next meeting will be March 17th with Violet
Wunschel as hostess.
Obituary: Pearl Katharine (Hoefling) Howard, age 98, of
Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2005, at Horn Memorial
Hospital in Ida Grove. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 23rd,
10:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt with Reverend Charles
Bulger officiating. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of
the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
Pearl was born February 6, 1907, to Conrad and
Katharine Anna (Messer) Hoefling in Odebolt, Iowa. She grew up on a farm just
North of the town of Odebolt, attended the Odebolt Public School and graduated
from High School in May of 1925. After graduating she stayed at home to help
her parents on the farm. She was married to Harry E. Howard on January 18,
1937. They were blessed with two children: James and Arlene. Pearl and Harry
then purchased their own farm North of Odebolt where this family resided until
Pearl and Harry retired in January of 1970. They then moved to town. Harry
passed away July 22, 1971. Pearl continued being an active member of the
Odebolt community the rest of her life.
Pearl was baptized March 20, 1907, at the Salem
Reformed Church in rural Odebolt and was a member of that church until she
transferred to First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt in 1945 where she was a
member. She was a Deacon of the church for three years, a member of P.W., and
the Martha Guild. She was also a member of Isis Club, a Birthday Club, and a
volunteer at Colonial Manor Nursing Home for several years.
Pearl was proud of being one of the oldest living
graduates of Odebolt High School and also the community. Reaching the age of
98 and still living independently in her own home was a proud accomplishment.
She continued enjoying visiting with friends and family and recalling memories
of her lifetime.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved Harry. Raising
her children, seeing them educated and being a viable presence in the lives of
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joys. She loved
all children and they in turn loved her.
Many people were recipients of her talents with quilts
and sewing crafts.
Survivors include her children: James Howard and his
wife Jessie of Casper, Wyoming and Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Arlene Lange and her
husband Richard of Marshalltown, Iowa; three grandchildren: Shawn Lange and
his wife Mary of Creston, IA, Damon Lange and his wife Joy of Ft. Morgan, CO,
Cassady Hoff and her husband Kevin of Casper, WY; four great-grandchildren:
Rachel, Emily and Nathan Lange of Creston, and Rogen Howard Hoff of Casper,
WY; two step great-grandchildren: Micaela and Kiera Huss of Creston;
sisters-in-law: Phyllis Hoefling and Mary Johnson both of Odebolt;
brother-in-law Raymond Glaser of Owensville, MO; many nieces, nephews, and
extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband
Harry; infant great-grandson, Spencer Lange; brothers: Millard, Earl, Harold,
and Leonard; and sisters: Esther and Lucille.
Obituary: Bev Carnine
Bob Carnine said goodbye to his lifelong partner and
friend, Bev, on February 23 when Bev passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in
Sioux City. Bob and Bev were married 54 years and had three children.
Pam, Ron and Julie were with their parents when Bev died.
Bev was born October 17, 1931 in Sac City, Iowa, to
Ronald and Eva Richards. Bev graduated from Sac City High School and
lived in Sac County her entire life. She married Bob on September 24,
1950. A whiz with numbers, Bev worked at the Sac County Mutual Telephone
Company so she could help her children obtain a college education.
Bev's family was her priority throughout her life and
during her brief illness when she worried about how Bob, her mother, Eva, and
the rest of the family would get along without her. Bev loved her
family, her home, living in Odebolt, reading, trees, flowers, lakes, deer,
cardinals, daytime snowstorms, everybody's children, the color blue, movies
with happy endings, clean windows, purple starfish, rolling onions, and the
Saint Bobs' Salute.
Bev's family and friends loved Bev for her commitment
to providing a loving home, kindness, patience, quick wit, sugar cookies,
courage, generosity, chocolate popcorn, intelligence, carrot salad, creamed
eggs on toast and her no-nonsense approach to life.
In addition to her husband, Bob, of Odebolt, children
Pam and husband, Jay Butler, of Nevada, Ron and Vickie Carnine of Coffeyville,
Kansas and Julie and Bob Economaki of Des Moines, many others who loved and
were loved by Bev said goodbye to her during her hospitalization. They
included her mother Eva Richards, and brother and sister-in-law, Loren and
Bonnie Richards of Sac City, sister and brother-in-law Myrna and Rick Henrich
of Kiron, granddaughters Anna, Jennifer and Amy, their husbands, and Bev's
four great-grandchildren, Bev's aunts and uncles, Bob's brothers and sisters
and their spouses, nieces and nephews and their children and many neighbors
and friends.
Bev's father, Ronald Richards, preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
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O-A Students Participate in Honor Bands
The students in the below pictures
participated in the Buena Vista University Honor Bands on Saturday, February
26. Bob Gibson, band instructor at North Middle School in Sioux City
conducted the high school band. Lois Harris of East Middle School in Sioux
City was the director of the middle school band. Their were approximately
120 musicians in each band. They rehearsed all day and presented a concert
for the public at 6:30 p.m. About thirty schools were represented,
including some from LeCentre, Minnesota and a couple from Nebraska.
The O-A students were stellar representatives of their
school and community. They worked hard preparing the music ahead of time.
Jenilynn Blair had a saxophone solo in one of the high school pieces, and
Shayna Cooper did an outstanding job of reading an introduction to one of
the middle school pieces.
Representing O-AHS were Elizabeth Bloyer - Bb Clarinet,
Jenilynn Blair - Eb Alto Sax, Nick Rohlf and Abby Buehler - Bb Trumpet,
Katie Bell - French Horn, and Chase Gunderson - Percussion.
O-AMS was represented by Shayna Cooper - Oboe, Cayla
Loew - Bb Trumpet, Christine Bloyer and Jessica Neumann - French Horn, and
Ryan Rohlf - Percussion.
Middle School Students: Shayna Cooper, Cayla
Loew, Ryan Rohlf, Christine Bloyer, Jessica Neumann
High School Students: Nick Rohlf, Katie Bell,
Elizabeth Bloyer, Chase Gunderson
High school students: Elizabeth Bloyer, Abby
Buehler and Instrumental Director, Barb Votrobeck. Missing is a
picture of Jennilyn Blair. Thanks to Kay Bloyer for the photos.
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