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The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 13
March 27, 2008
 

The Mayor Sez…
     This story is about a very small town in Kentucky. Somehow or other the name of a local dog got on the election ballot for Mayor - and was elected. They say the new Mayor is having some problems. (Why does that not surprise me?) He is not allowed in some of the local businesses. Also, the new Mayor can't speak English so no one can understand what the Mayor has on his mind. My only thought on the entire fiasco - I'll bet the new Mayor does not put up with any canine capers. I also wonder if the city employees "throw him a bone" now and then
     From the 'bolt.
     R.J. Rex, Mayor
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

SSWCD presents Awards to Producers -- (photos) The Sac County Soil and Water Conservation District presented awards at their annual awards luncheon held March 18th at the Haye Loft restaurant in Wall Lake.
     Wayne & Janice Christian who live east of Odebolt in Richland Township were selected as the Sac County Izaak Walton League Windbreak winners for 2007.  Their L-shaped windbreak installed in 2001 consists of five rows which include Redosier Dogwood, Black Hills Spruce and Colorado Blue Spruce.  Their windbreak is well-maintained and very attractive.  In just six years it is proving its benefits toward wind and weather elements and is providing habitat for wildlife.

Odebolt Man Wins -- William Krusenstjerna of Odebolt won $10,000 in the March 15 Powerball® drawing with a ticket he purchased at Cubby's in Odebolt.  www.ialottery.com

Business of the week - Bloyer Insurance Agency -- Dick and Kay Bloyer purchased the insurance agency in March 1991 from Rolan and Donna Blake.  The business is a full insurance and real estate agency.  The couple has seven children and is very active in community activities.  Kay has been on the Odebolt Ambulance Squad since 1984 and is an EMT-I.  Dick has been a driver with the Squad since 1995

Joey Hoefling of Odebolt  was selected as an Item Reviewer for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Licensure Examinations.  Hoefling RN, BS, Director of Nurses at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove, was one of six nurses from across the nation to be selected for this assignment. (photo)

2008 Officers for Wheeler Lodge #398 (photo) were installed in January.  Pictured are Bill Dreessen, senior deacon; Russ Paulson, treasurer; John Ekstrom, junior deacon; Bill Carlson, secretary; Melvin Jepsen, senior steward; LaDon Siebrecht, tyler; Wayne Christian, senior warden; Keith Currie, worshipful master; Bill Krusenstjerna, chaplain; and Jeff McDonough, junior warden.
     Kermit Siebrecht (photo) received his 50th year certificate from the Grand Lodge of Iowa on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the regular lodge meeting.

10 Organizations receive Sac County Endowment Foundation Grants -- The Foundation awarded $57,850.00 to 10 organizations within the county.  Among those receiving grants were the City of Odebolt, $7,000 to resurface their pool, and Odebolt Museum, $3,1150 for roof repairs.  See the SETD website for more information.

The Veterans Memorial Committee in Sac County will soon begin a Capital Campaign by mailing a flyer to every address in Sac County with a goal of raising $125,000 by August 31st.  A design for the proposed memorial includes 7 stone/granite/concrete monoliths.  All branches of the service will be recognized along with veterans names.  Eligibility is open to any veteran living in Sac County, who previously lived in Sac County, is buried in Sac County, or is a member of a Sac County Legion or VFW Post. 
     For more information visit www.saccountyveteransmemorial.com

Sac County Cancer Walk/Run will be held Saturday, June 7th in Early, Iowa at the high school track and field.  A "Bank Night" is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th at Noble Popcorn.  For more information call Gary Witte at 712-662-4462.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
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For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
 - OA Dance Express Squad SPRING SHOW, Saturday, April 5th, 7 p.m. at the High school gym.
 - Trojanettes and Trojans opened their track season at the MVC Indoor Meet at BV University on March 17.
 - OA to Present High School play "Popularity", Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the gym.
VACANCIES AT O-A
     Odebolt Arthur CSD has the following vacancies:
High School Baseball Coach
Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Talented & Gifted Teacher (.75 FTE).
     Those qualified and interested should submit a letter of interest to Mrs. Dani Trimble, Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Box 475, Odebolt, IA 51458. Positions will remain open

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PHOTOS OF OUR EARLY POST OFFICE
    The post office at Odebolt was established before the town was incorporated.  According to those who are able to recall, the first post office was established in 1877. It was in a frame building on the SW corner of Main & Second and later, in the brick building that replaced the frame building.
     In 1928, the office was moved to what many of us older folks remember as the post office of our youth, on the west side of the alley on the south side of 2nd Street downtown. 
     Below are some views of South 2nd Street showing the old post office building before it was covered by siding.  The links will open in a new browser window or tab.  Close each window to return here.

1910 S. Side of 2nd Street
Later view (1920s?)
1910 Another View
1940s View

Memorial Walk Park News
     Greetings from the Memorial Walk Park Board.
     First, an update:  Sales of sidewalk plaques ($300) have been going at a steady pace.  They should be sold out in another year or so.  There are still a few benches ($800) left.  Also a number of tree plaques ($150) are available.
     Our RV Park is up and running with 8 electrical hookups & 6 water hookups.  Call City Hall at 712-668-2231 if you would like a reservation.  Remember there are limited spaces available.
     - Ron Rex, Mayor and President of Memorial Walk Park Board.  See the web page for info.

Prairie Pedlar has new web site!
     March 20 - Prairie Pedlar, Jane and Jack Hogue's unique garden business in the country north of Odebolt, has re-vamped their website and have a new URL, www.prairiepedlar.com. 
     They are looking forward to getting back to gardening after the long winter and will open in April.
     While you are viewing the new website, be sure to check out the calendar for upcoming events!
 - B. Horak
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News from the March 27 issue of the Ida County Courier
 - Photo of Easter Egg hunt held at Odebolt Community Center Saturday, March 22. 
 - Prairie Pedlar plans "lunch & learn" workshops April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Visit www.prairiepedlar.com
 - Marcus Hansen named most valuable player on Odebolt-Arthur boys' basketball squad for 2007-08 season.  Kyle Wunschel, "most improved".  Tyler Schroeder, "coaches' award".
 - All area youth and adults invited to free Christian Concert featuring three bands, Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove.  Sponsored by area churches and individuals.
- Sac County SAFE Coalition looks at ways to increase exposure. 
 - Population article - Iowa's population has increased every year since 1988 and is up 2.1% since 2000. Ida County census estimate for July 1, 2008 was 6,940, down 67 from 7,007 in 2006 (an 11.4% loss), the highest percentage loss of all counties in Iowa.
   Sac County's census estimate for the same date was 10,385, down 174 from 10,559 in 2006 (a 9.9% loss). Sac  Sac County has lost 1,144 residents since the 2000 Census. More info at www.iowadatacenter.org
    Read More Odebolt and area news from the Ida County Courier  www.idacountycourier.com

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 12
March 20, 2008
 

The Mayor Sez ...
     The Sioux City Journal carried an article last week on how safe is the water in our cities. Some city's water was found to have antibiotics, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones. If you drink bottled water, you may be missing out on something - Hmmmm?
     I said I would give everyone an update on the no-smoking bill that is being debated in the Iowa Legislature. My sources tell me that there probably will be some sort of new law on no smoking but nobody knows what. Who knows, maybe the whole no smoking issue will go up in smoke. (Pun intended)
     From the 'bolt
     R.J. Rex, Mayor
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

Annual Easter Egg Hunt--The Odebolt Masonic Lodge and Arthur Eastern Star, along with the Rainbow Assembly will sponsor the Annual Egg Hunt for local children on March 22, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. This year due to excessive snow and cold, it will be held in the Odebolt Community Center.
     The hunt is for children up to 10 years of age, and they must bring their own baskets. Cookies and juice will be provided by the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center.
     Anyone wishing to help with the hunt or make donations, please contact Bill Dreessen.

Funding for Rural Water--Sen. Churck Grassley announced that the US Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development had awarded a $2.6 million loan and a $1 million grant to the West Central Iowa Rural Water Association.
     The funding will be used to supply a safe and dependable water supply to 200 rural water users, primarily in the Odebolt area, as an addition to the existing West Central Iowa Rural Association water system.

O-A to Present "Popularity", Saturday, March 29 - 7 p.m.

     High school students will present the play, "Popularity" on March 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bart Ogden Gymnasium with new director Whitney Simonson-Frank this year.
     The cast of 8 men and 12 women perform a 1958 version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The students of Ralph Waldo Emerson High School guide you through the rocky roads leading to the most important night of their senior year - the prom!
     See how the senior sorority pairs off and deals with the new and mysterious senior boys in this "Clueless" meets "Grease" 1950's comedy.

And the Renovation Is Underway--(photo) Local contractors Bengford Construction, Hausman Electric and Hemer's Plumbing & Heating, all of Odebolt, are busy with the renovation of First State Bank on 100 South Main.

OCCB Meeting--The Odebolt Community Center Board of Directors voted at their meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 to immediately suspend their president. This suspension will remain in effect until their annual meeting to be held in late June 2008. The OCC Board named Howard E. Hustedt as interim president.

Iowa State Bank Donates to Library--(photo) Odebolt Public Library director, Donarae Clevelend, accepts a check from Iowa State Bank employees Matt Huegrich and Renae Babcock. The donation is to be used for the children's programs given at the library. Those programs include: pre-kindergarten reading time, after-school story time, book bingo, book bowling and the summer reading program. - D. Cleveland

OBITUARY

DONOVAN DETERMANN
     Donovan L. Determann, age 81, of Lake View, Iowa, formerly of Odebolt, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, at his residence in Lake View.
     Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt with burial in the Early Union Cemetery, Early, Iowa. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.
     Donovan was born on June 7, 1926, on the farm near Early, Sac County, Iowa, the son of Vincent C. and Lucile K. (Luft) Determann. He attended country school and Odebolt High School. On November 20, 1946, Donovan was united in marriage to Dorothy L. Schwanz at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. They were the parents of three daughters who survive them: Sandra and husband David Anderson of Boone; Sharyl and husband Tom Powers of Jefferson; and Donna and husband Dave Lake of Urbandale.
     Donovan farmed near Odebolt for many years until moving into Odebolt in 1976. He always enjoyed working with Belgian draft horses. He continued to help several farmers in the area and worked for Krusenstjerna Implement in Odebolt until their closing. Donovan was a member of the Odebolt Fair Board and served as Chairman for several years. He was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder, Trustee, and head usher.
     Spending time with his family and friends was always very important to him. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He treasured the time spent with his daughters and their families. He dearly loved his five grandchildren: Kristin Anderson, Trent Powers, Trista Powers, Tina (Doug) McHone, and Toni Lake; and his three great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Seth, and Ellie.
    He is also survived by his sister Mary Ann Tischer of Fonda; three brothers: Glennis and wife Janice Determann of Wall Lake, Keith and wife Fran Determann of Anthon, and Darrell and wife Billie Determann of Eagle Grove; two sisters-in-law: Ruby Determann of Early and Darlene Garrels of Wall Lake; brother-in-law Reginald (Hazel) Wilcox of Normal, Illinois; and Dorothy’s family: Paul and Marie Schwanz of Denison, Wilbert and Lila Schwanz of Alta, and Marie Schwanz of Schleswig; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
     Donovan was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy on December 29, 1993; sister Phyllis Wilcox, and four brothers: Richard, Kenneth, Melvin and Vincent J. Determann.

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:
--Abbie Grote (photo) received 2008 All-State Third Team honors in Girls Basketball as announced by Iowa Newspaper Association. Abbie is a junior at O-A.
--(photo) 26 OA Middle School students participated recently in solo contest.
--(photo) Hannah Gustafson, flute, and Jeffrey Gustafson, trumpet, chosen to participate in the Maple Valley Conference MS Honor Band.
--Steven Roeder, Killi Jo Sorensen and Tom Larson featured in Senior Spotlights.

O-A Prom Plans '08--The Junior Class plans a world travel theme for the April 19 prom, "Distant Dreams & Destinations." The perimeter of the room will be a night sky with twinkling lights, and several 10-foot-tall banners of famous world cities and popular travel destinations will be uplighted. The focal point on the dance floor will be a large Eiffel Tower, and there will also be a logo projected from the ceiling.
     An international menu will be a highlight, and appetizers will be chosen to support the theme.
     Bleachers will again be provided for the community to watch the Grand March. The prom sponsors this year are Karen Cranston and Kathleen Gunderson.

VACANCIES AT O-A
     Odebolt Arthur CSD has the following vacancies:
High School Baseball Coach
Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Talented & Gifted Teacher (.75 FTE).
     Those qualified and interested should submit a letter of interest to Mrs. Dani Trimble, Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Box 475, Odebolt, IA 51458. Positions will remain open until filled. EOE/AA Employer.

March 16-22, 2008 is National Agriculture Week.

     Iowa's Farms and Ranches Keep America Going! Agriculture Keeps America Strong! Agriculture is the backbone of this nation. We depend on this great industry for many things, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear and much more. We're especially proud to honor American agriculture during Ag Week, and throughout the year. Thank you farmers and ranchers for all your hard work! Your dedication deeps our country moving.
     Among the sponsors of this ad are these Odebolt.net sponsors:
The Chronicle, CoBe's Bar & Grill, Cubby's, First State Bank, Friedrichsen Trucking & Real Estate, Jamboree Foods, Larry Beckman Motors, Lundell Plastics Corporation, Mark Hansen's Rex Chevrolet GMC, Odebolt Lumber, ONRC/Odebolt Assisted Living, Reis Auto Parts & Service, Swanson Insurance & Real Estate, UAP Distribution/Pioneer Seeds

TREE CITY USA
Odebolt has once again qualified for "Tree City USA" for the 7th year in a row.  Jim Gustafson will represent Odebolt at a banquet to be held in Des Moines in April.  Tree City USA page

Grants received from Sac Co. Foundation
    Mayor Rex reports that Odebolt has received two Sac County Foundation grants. One grant is for $7,000 to the Odebolt Swimming Pool. The other is for $3,000 to the Odebolt Museum for help with roof repairs.
     The swimming pool grant will help with the $20,000 to $25,000 needing to be spent for refurbishing the pool. Faith Lutheran Church has donated $3,000 toward the Pool Project and smaller donations have been received in the form of memorial money, donations from the 4-H Clubs, former residents and others. Plans are for the Swimming Pool Project to be completed sometime in 2008, probably after the 2008 swimming season is over.
     The swimming pool has served Odebolt for 55 years since it first opened in August 1953. With improvements, it will serve the community for many years to come.
 - B. Horak
odebolt.net editor

News from the March 20 issue of the Ida County Courier
- Odebolt-Arthur Middle School band students participated in solo/ensemble contest at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake on March 8.  They returned home with six I+ ratings, two I- ratings, one II+ and two II ratings. (photo)
 - Two OA Middle School band Students, Hannah Gustafson on flute, and Jeffrey Gustafson on trumpet, participated in the Maple Valley Conference Music Festival, March 17 at Remsen, Iowa.(photo)
 - Ten OA six graders and Nine OA seventh graders will perform in the Northwest Iowa Honor Choirs April 29 at Morningside College in Sioux City. (photos)
 - Stories on the O-A girls' and boys' track teams (photos)
 - OA students invited to join Hike-Bike-A-Thon fund-raiser on May 7th beginning and ending at Skate Palace in Ida Grove.  The event is sponsored by United Bank of Iowa and is the BC-IG Citizens' Scholarship foundation's main fund-raiser and will make OA students eligible to apply for scholarships when Whole Grade Sharing begins.  Read More Odebolt and area news from the Ida County Courier  www.idacountycourier.com

Odebolt and Arthur Piano Students Participate in Music Festival
     Morning Musicale, the local chapter of National Federation of Music Clubs, hosted its 21st annual music festival on Saturday, March 15 at the Galva-Holstein High School in Holstein. St. John's Lutheran Church in Storm Lake also provided facilities for this year's festival for performances on Friday, March 14th.
     93 students performed for this festival representing nine teachers. Those teachers with Ida County students and belonging to the Federation are Joyce Galvin, and Kris Kistenmacher, of Holstein; Jeanette Hinkeldey of Alta, Susanne Winterhof of Aurelia, Barb Votrobeck of Odebolt and Sheryl Barnes of Ida Grove.
     Students are required to play two contrasting pieces by memory and are evaluated on their musicianship. Judging the event were Karen Bourne of Sioux City, Jan Altemeier of Ft. Dodge, and Deb Reid of Newell.
     Piano participants from the Odebolt and Arthur areas and students of Barb Votrobeck and Sheryl Barnes were:

Primary - I:  Erin Fineran - Superior
Primary - IV:  Laurel Bengford - Superior
                    Kellie Bergman - Superior
Elementary - III:  Kate Bergman - Superior
                         Grace Smith - Superior
Earning three consecutive superiors were: Laurel Bengford, Kate Bergman.

 - Submitted by Barb Votrobeck, March 17

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Odebolt's landmark bank building when it was
 under construction in 1915

THE ODEBOLT NEWS, VOL. II. NO. 12, JUNE 3, 1915
BIG GRANITE BLOCKS AROUSE MUCH INTEREST
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Large Blocks of Solid Granite which Weigh More Than Five Ton for Bank Building
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    On Monday the workmen engaged on the new W. P. Adams block at the corner of Main and Second Streets were unloading and placing ready for use the great granite bases for the columns which will grace the front of that building. There are half a dozen of these of which two weigh approximately 10,600 pounds, nearly five and a half tons each. The others weigh a trifle less--half a ton or a ton, or some such trifling matter.
     These were only a part of the fifteen carloads of stone to be used in this structure, and were of Georgia granite, selected, Supt. Joddu says, because of its very light color as well as its other good properties. This granite is almost as light in color as the stone to be used for facing the walls, which are to be backed by brick.
     The operation of handling these blocks, which measured about five and a half by six feet by eighteen inches, was child's play in the hands of these experienced workmen and the tools with which to do the work. A hand elevator--that is, it was worked by hand power, lifted one side of these big blocks easily so that rollers and other equipment could be placed as desired.
     The new building will be almost twenty feet from floor to ceiling and promises from present appearances to be an imposing structure. That the superintendent knows his biz is self-evident from the way in which everything hustles along without excitement of any kind--not even a "holler" or cuss-word.

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 11
March 13, 2008

The Mayor Sez ...
     Don't forget the Fire Department's annual fish fry tomorrow night-Friday, March 14th. It is a free will donation and the money is used for a good cause. It starts at 6:00 p.m.
     We meet with the Iowa Living Roadways beautification project people the 17th. They will do a study on what needs to be done to beautify along our roads leading in, thru and out of town.
     Vance Lundell tells me that he is near completion of our entrance signs.
     From the 'bolt
     R.J. Rex, Mayor
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

Odebolt Fire Department--(photo) New officers were elected for the Odebolt Fire Department and are pictured in this week's Chronicle. They are: Mark Horsley - Second assistant; Bill Tysor - Fire Chief; Bobby Schlender - Training Officer; James Pierce - Foreman; Brian Pierce - Sec/Treas. II; Mike Hoefling - Rescue Squad Captain; Todd Bengford - Sec/Treas. I; and Carl Hemer - First Assistant. - D. Cleveland

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Joan's Headquarters--(photo) Joan Hoaglund opened Joan's Headquarters in November of 1977. She had attended beautician's school in Sioux City and worked in Denison prior to opening her salon in Odebolt. - D. Cleveland

HEMER'S PLUMBING & HEATING

     Pipes leaking...furnace or AC acting up...don't panic...just call Carl and Dave at Hemer's Plumbing & Heating and they'll get the problem fixed.
     They can also install a new Lennox heating and air conditioning unit if it's time to replace your old one.
     They also carry and can install the Climate Master Tranquility 27, a ground-source heat pump, the most economical & efficient heating & cooling source available.
     When you want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen Hemers can help your with your plans and make suggestions based on experience. They'll bring your dreams to reality.

Annual 4-H Omelet Brunch--(photo) A large crowd enjoyed the annual Richland Robins and O-A Showmen 4-H Clubs' Omelet Brunch on March 2 at the Odebolt Community Center. Proceeds went to community projects including the swimming pool repairs and new back door at the Odebolt Community Center. Thrivent Financial matched the funds. - D. Cleveland

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:
 - Read Across America Day--(photo) O-A High School students read to grade school students on March 3 for Read Across America Day. Pictured are Dani Cranston reading to 5th graders Katlyn Cowlham, Emily Beckman, Presley Cranston and Paige Roeder. - D. Cleveland
 - O-A Middle School Solo Recital--(photo) O-A Middle School band students presented their solos March 3 in preparation for contests. Pictured are Kelley Childers playing trombone, and Taylor Johnson playing saxophone. - D. Cleveland
 - O-A Parent-Teacher Conferences March 17 and 18; National Honor Society students to provide free baby-sitting for preschool children while parents attend conferences.
--O-A Scholastic Book Fair March 17 through March 19.
--O-A spring break March 20 through March 24.
--Internet Safety program to be presented March 26 & 27.
--Girl Talk/Guy Talk programs to be presented for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls and their parents.
 -O-A Super Sportsmanship Award--The Physical Education department would like to congratulate Zena Olerich, Marcus Hansen, Michael Hedden, Bayle Olerich, Dale Schaefer, Reece Bengford, and Chase Gunderson for being positive role models in our study of sportsmanship.

OBITUARIES

LUVERNE SELLSTROM
     Memorial services for Luverne Sellstrom will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar, Minnesota in early April. Luverne passed away on February 20, 2008.
     Luverne Muriel (Johnson) Sellstrom was born on December 7, 1918, in Stillwater, MN. She graduated from Stillwater High School and Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. Her early teaching career was in Greenbush, Lindstrom-Center City, and Lamberton, all in MN.
     In 1945 Luverne married Rev. C. Palmer Sellstrom and they began their married life and ministry together in Shenandoah, IA. Two daughters, Cheryl and Bonita, were born there. In 1950 the family moved to Odebolt, IA, where they lived for 32 years. During this time Luverne shared in her husband's ministry, often with her musical talents. She also was a dental assistant and the last 15 years taught English in the Odebolt-Arthur middle school. Many life-long friendships were developed in the Odebolt, Arthur and Kiron area.
In 1982, after retiring from preaching and teaching, they moved to their retirement home at Green Lake in Spicer, MN, where they enjoyed fishing and becoming active in their new area and community.
     After her husband's death, Luverne moved to Willmar, MN, so she could be near Bethel Lutheran, the home of her many involvements. At Bethel she volunteered in the church office, sang in the choir, played in the handbell choir, directed the youth handbell choir, was a Matins organist, taught classes, quilted, and was active in many other areas.
     At home she loved using her computer to stay in touch with friends around the country and enjoyed writing articles for the "Prime Time" section of the West Central Tribune. As her health failed in late 2007, she moved to Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington, MN, to be near her family.
     Waiting in heaven to greet her were her husband, Palmer; parents, Oscar and Alma (Videen) Johnson; brother and wife, Vincent and Irma Johnson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Left to celebrate her life are daughters Cheryl (Larry) Moe of Apple Valley, MN, and Bonita (Jan Skuderna) Sellstrom of Denver, CO; grandchildren, a great-grandson due in early March; sister, Deloris (Ray) Whitley of Los Altos, CA; nieces and nephews, her "Bethel family," and many other friends and relatives.

GLORIA G. (NELSON) GLOYER
     Gloria G. Goyer passed away of cancer March 5, 2008, at Blackhawk Care Center in Lake View at the age of 84 years.
     Gloria was born January 15, 1924, to Sidney and Sophia Nelson, the third of seven children.
     She was baptized and confirmed at rural St John’s Lutheran Church near Odebolt. She was born and raised in the Boyer area and attended Country School.
     Gloria married Leonard Goyer April 1, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas. To this union two daughters were born: Pam (Chuck) Wollesen of Lake View and Jackie (Steve) Kolb of Pocahontas.
     Gloria was a homemaker who had a great love of the outdoors especially growing beautiful flowers and gardening. But in later years she enjoyed playing bingo.
     She loved her family, especially her five grandchildren: Kim (Al) Herrera, Eric (Jen) Wollesen, Shanon (Michelle) Rohlfing, Deb Murillo, and Joel Rohlfing. She also enjoyed spending time with her 11 great grandchildren.
     She is survived by her husband Leonard of 63 years, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her sisters: Bonnie Boerner of Odebolt and Carole Skarin of Lake View; brother Sidney (Dot) Nelson, Jr. of Lake View; sisters-in-law: Carole (Robert) Hanke of Lake View and Evelyn Nelson of Charter Oak; brother-in-law Jim Matre of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Emery Nelson and Dean Nelson; sister Joyce Matre; and brothers-in-law: Bob Skarin and Ralph Boerner.
     Memorial services will be held later this spring. Farber & Otteman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LORRAINE E. (ANDERSON) LOVAIN
     Lorraine E. Lovain, age 89, of Arthur, Iowa, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Arthur Evangelical Free Church in Arthur, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Glen Lozier officiated, with burial following in Hayes Township Cemetery, rural Arthur, Iowa.
     Lorraine Evelyn Anderson was born on April 15th, 1918, at home in Arthur, Iowa. She was the second daughter of Reuben and Hazel (Bergman) Anderson, the first being Ruth Caroline. She grew up in Arthur, attending school here through high school. She loved being a child in Arthur and told her children and grandchildren many tales of her adventures. For example, by the time she was 12, she had climbed every tree in Arthur.
     Following high school graduation, Lorraine worked at a variety of jobs in Arthur, including the Post Office. In April of 1940, she had a deep religious experience and was baptized in the Arthur Baptist Church, which her grandparents had built and pastored. The following September she left for Chicago to attend the Free Church Bible Institute. This was a time of significant experiences for her and also where she met Bertil Lovain, then a student at North Park Theological Seminary. They were married on April 25th, 1943, Easter Sunday.
     Bertil was then pastoring the Lily Lake Covenant Church near Chicago, and in April of 1944, their first child was born, Ruthanne. They next moved to Pilot Mound, Iowa, where their second child, Deborah Lorraine, was born. Bertil's next church was Bradford, Pennsylvania. Here Timothy Bertil and Mary Beth were born. Their time in Bradford ended unhappily as in the fall of 1952, first Mary Beth, then Debbie and Ruthanne, and finally, Lorraine herself fell ill with polio. Bertil had already accepted a pastorate in Loveland, Colorado, so Lorraine and Ruthanne were transferred to hospitals in Denver and Hazel, Lorraine's mother, helped Bertil move and then stayed to care for the younger children.
     But even this did not keep Lorraine down for long. She basically rehabilitated herself with persistence and determination and was able to walk again. She also hoped to again be able to swim, ride a bike, and ice skate, and was able to do two out of three.
     The family moved from Loveland to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and then to Cloquet, Minnesota. Lorraine was fully involved in the life of the church, serving in many capacities. While in Cloquet, Lorraine and Bertil became foster parents to Mary Lynn Clark, who became a part of their home and hearts from then on.
     It was also during this time that they bought lakefront property and built a simple cabin. Lorraine loved being at the cabin and rarely missed a day of swimming. She was known for her dives and "coffee on the raft."
     The older children were graduating and going off to college, so only Betsy was still at home when they moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ruthanne went to college in Chicago where she met her husband, Bill Werner. Debbie went to school in Duluth and there met her husband, Don Gustafson. Tim went to the University of Chicago and later worked in Washington, D.C. where he met his wife, Beth Hoyas. Betsy attended college in Le Mars, Iowa, and moved with her parents to Wausa, Nebraska, where she met her husband, Doug Wakeley.
     Lorraine continued her involvement in the church through one more pastorate, in Upsala, Minnesota. She and Bertil retired in 1987 and moved to Arthur, where Lorraine had inherited her mother's house and where her sister, Ruth, was now also living. Lorraine and Ruth had always been close and Ruth's daughter, Colleen, became best friends with Ruthanne and Debbie. They experienced wonderful summers in Arthur with their patient and indulgent grandmother.
     Retirement years meant traveling for Bertil and Lorraine. They made several trips to Sweden, and also traveled to England, Germany and other European countries. They spent long summers at the cabin and Christmas gatherings in their own or their children's homes.
      Besides Arthur and the cabin, Lorraine also loved music and animals. She played the piano, guitar, and violin, and taught generations of children to play, also. She adored Lassie, the collie they had when the children were young, and adopted two lively kittens in her later years. She stayed involved in the church as her abilities allowed and radiated a warm Christian spirit.
     In her last year it became more difficult for her to live alone, so she moved into the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. While there she met many friends and made new ones, and especially enjoyed sharing youthful memories. She was also able to continue with her love of music.
     She had ten grandchildren: Matt, Karin, Chantel, Eric, Aly, Jon, Kristina, Isabella, Kathleen, and Ava. And there are now seven great-grandchildren: Marcus, Corbin, Greta, Ivan, Kaleb, Thor, and Joseph, and one more on the way.
     Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bertil, and her sister, Ruth.
     Lorraine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her Lord and her family. She loved life.
     Peace to her memory.

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Maundy Thursday Worship will be held at 7 p.m. on March 20 at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 West 3rd St., Odebolt.  Participating in the worship will be members and pastors of the Ida Grove and Battle Creek Presbyterian Churches.  Caitlin Bielenberg will perform a liturgical dance.  Communion will be served.  Rev. Mark Volkers will speak on "The Cross - For Jesus and Us."  The offering will go to the Life Light Concert in Ida Grove on April 10 at the Skate Palace.  Visitors are expected -- and welcome!
 - Submitted by Rev. Mark Volkers

News from the Ida County Courier
From the March 13 issue
Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek/Ida Grove School Boards both voted final approval of a three-year whole grade sharing agreement to begin in the fall of 2009.

The Odebolt History Pages

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Read about the origin of the
Odebolt Swimming Pool in 1953

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 10
March 6, 2008

The Mayor Sez ...
     The following news item was on the internet the other day.  A Lady mayor from Arlington, Oregon posed for a picture in her underwear in front of a city fire truck and then posted it for the firemen to look at.  Needless to say it caused a public outrage and may have cost her the mayor's job.  There was no mention of any complaints from the firemen.
     We have had a harsh winter and hope that Mother Nature melts the snow in a timely manner.  We appreciate everyone for bearing with us.  Myself and the council want to recognize Bill T. and his street crew for doing a great job.  We salute!
     From the 'Bolt
     RJ Rex, Mayor
     www.odebolt.net/council.html 

The Odebolt Presbyterian Church held their annual Pancake Supper Saturday, March 1st.  The weather cooperated and made it possible for everyone to get out and enjoy the delicious pancakes.  A Bake Sale was held in conjunction with the supper. (2 photos by D. Cleveland)

OBITUARIES

ROBERT ROHLF
     Robert E. Rohlf, age 83, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Albert Buelow officiated, with burial following in the Odebolt Cemetery.
     Born August 7, 1924, in Ida Grove, Iowa, Robert E. Rohlf was the son of Milton and Amanda (Andresen) Rohlf. He graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1942. On February 24, 1946, he married Frances Petersen. Robert served in the United States Army from 1946-47. After his honorable discharge from the service, he and Frances began farming near Holstein, Iowa. After several moves, the couple made their home in Silver Creek Township northeast of Ida Grove in 1952. In 1963, they purchased a farm near Odebolt where they resided until 1981, when they moved into Odebolt.
    Robert was a former 4-H Leader, Extension Council member, and Farmer's Co-Op board member. He also was active at Trinity Lutheran Church, serving over the years as elder, church president, and in the fellowship club. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and reading westerns.
     Survivors include his wife, Frances; five children, John (Sheryl) Rohlf of Garner, James Rohlf of Odebolt, David (Paige) Rohlf of Altoona, Gary (Sharon) Rohlf of Odebolt, and Marilyn (Jon) Lamoreux of Plymouth, MN; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Irene Kreisler of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lester Rohlf; and a sister, Mildred Oslund.

MARIE (HOSIER) NOLL
Marie Noll, age 89, of Arthur, Iowa, died Monday, February 25, 2008, at Morningside
Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Arthur, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.
     Born April 12, 1918, on her grandparents' farm near Rolfe, Iowa, Marie Jessie Hosier Noll was the daughter of Jesse O. and Minnie M. (Ives) Hosier. At the age of 21 months, she moved with her parents to Perkins County, South Dakota, where the family homesteaded and lived in a sod house. Due to drought, grasshoppers, and sickness, the family returned to the Rolfe area three years later. Marie attended Garfield #3 school (the same school attended by her mother) for eight years with Miss Alletta Grant as her teacher. She graduated from Normal Training at Rolfe High School in 1935.
     Marie was a member of the Rolfe Presbyterian Church and was a charter member of the Garfield Go-Getters 4-H Club. She taught country schools in Pocahontas County for two years before graduating from a two-year elementary course at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1940.
     Marie taught in Arthur and Rockwell City before her marriage to Darrell J. Noll on February 23, 1947, at the Rolfe Presbyterian Church. Four daughters were born to this union.
     The Noll's farmed the home place and Marie was a homemaker and was involved in community and church activities. She was a member of the Arthur United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, in the church choir, and as a member and officer of the United Methodist Women. She co-founded the Blaine Shamrocks 4-H club and served as leader for 19 years. She also was a member of the School Boosters, Arthur Woman's Club of Friendly Neighbors, and the Ida County Historical Society. She began the old-fashioned country school program and was one of its teachers.
     In 1981, the Noll's moved into Arthur where they continued their many interests. They enjoyed traveling and visited all the states plus Canada. Darrell died in 1995.
    In her retirement years, quilting became one of Marie's most enjoyable hobbies. Visiting her children and grandchildren was one of her joys as well as entertaining her friends and neighbors. Her church and family were her greatest pleasures.
     Survivors include her four children, Elizabeth Noll Walstrom and fiancé Greg Sery of Spring Lake Park, MN, Catherine (William) Litwinow of Bettendorf, Barbara (Alan) Piper of Greenfield, and Margaret Noll of Omaha, NE; five grandchildren, Jeff Walstrom, Mark Litwinow, Mark Piper and fiancee Kenzie Stroud, Juliana (Lucas) Frank, and Luke Piper; two great-grandchildren, Kaden Frank and Hannah Frank; and a brother, Richard Hosier of Seattle, WA.
     In addition to her husband, Marie was preceded in death by her parents.
     Memorials may be directed to Arthur United Methodist Church, Ida County Historical Society, and Ida County 4-H.

NOTICE OF DEATH
Margaret (Schramm) Haefner, formerly of Arthur, passed away February 24, 2008 at the Spirit Lake Nursing Home.  Burial will be at a later date in the Odebolt Cemetery.

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:
- 6 Seniors end cage careers at OA -- The 2007-2008 basketball season ended with the varsity finishing 4-14, including a 3-8 Maple Valley Conference campaign.  Seniors are Marcus Hansen, Mark Heidenreich, Mike Larson, Tom Larson, Kyle Ellis and Austin Gibson.  Hansen was selected as Honorable Mention in All- Conference.  The Trojans placed ninth out of twelve teams in the league.
- Trojanettes end excellent season -- The Trojanettes completed an outstanding season, going 14-7 and placing 4th in the Maple Valley Conference.  They finished 8-3 in regular season play.  Abbie Grote was named first Team All-Maple Valley Conference and Morgan Olerich was Honorable Mention.  Grote also placed on the Northwest Iowa All-District Team and was named IGCA Third Team All-State.

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March 3rd Odebolt City Council Meeting Minutes  are now on-line. See the City Council page for complete minutes.

Gospel Coming to Odebolt in May & June

	The Blackwood Gospel Quartet is coming to Odebolt on Sunday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m. for a Mother's Day Concert at Odebolt's First Presbyterian Church.  Refreshments will be served following the concert. Visit the Blackwood's web site for information about the group. www.blackwoodgospel.com
	The Master's Voice Quartet from Sioux Falls, SD will be the featured at a concert during the 2008 Creek Days weekend on Sunday, June 22 at 10 AM.  It will be held in the Odebolt Community Center, sponsored by Odebolt and Arthur churches.  View information on this group at www.mastersvoicequartet.com - Submitted by the Rev. Mark Volkers, First Presbyterian Church, Odebolt

News from the Ida County Courier
From the March 6 issue
 - O-A 5th grade student inventor, Katlyn Cowlham and her invention the "Durable Fender Sled" will advance to the State Invent Iowa competition on April 5th in Iowa City.
 - O-A Junior Abbie Grote was recently named to Class 1A northwest Iowa all-district basketball team by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association.
 - "Odebolt man learns miracles come out of every disaster".  Article on the Daryl Cleveland's Red Cross work, by reporter Deb Loger.
Read More Odebolt and area news from the Ida County Courier  www.idacountycourier.com

DEATHS

Gloria G. (Nelson) Goyer passed away of cancer March 5, 2008, at Blackhawk Care Center in Lake View at the age of 84 years.  She was the daughter of Sidney & Sophia Nelson and was born and raised in the Boyer area. Memorial services will be held later this spring.  See complete Obituary at Farber & Otteman

Lorraine Lovain, 89, of Arthur, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
     Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at Arthur Evangelical Free Church. Burial was in Hayes Township Cemetery.
     Lorraine was the widow of The Rev. Bertil Lovain.  She was the author of "Swedish Roots", a book about the John Anderson family and descendants who lived south of the Arthur Baptist Church and also in Arthur.  On-Line Obituary at Ida County Courier.com

Donovan L. Determann, age 81, of Lake View, Iowa, formerly of Odebolt, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, at his residence in Lake View.
     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt with burial in the Early Union Cemetery, Early, Iowa.
     Visitation is from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 10th at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
OBITUARY at Farber & Otteman

The Odebolt History Pages

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Lundquist Brothers, Early Odebolt Photographers   

     The below photo (front and back) was sent in by Mike Peterson as an example of the Lundquist Brothers Photography Studio.  James N. and Nels Lundquist were perhaps the first photographers in Odebolt.  They are listed in the Odebolt 1884-1885 Business Directory and in the 1885 Iowa Census.
     Peterson pointed out the errors have been made in various history accounts about Odebolt in which they appear as "Lindquist" rather than "Lundquist".
     The writing on the photo is "Grandma Nabel."  Does anyone recognize this woman?  If so, please send us an email at

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