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The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 21,
May 25, 2006
 

The Mayor Sez…
     Memorial Day weekend is about upon us! With the $2.70 gas maybe traffic will be down, but I doubt it. Drive carefully! Be sure to attend the ceremonies at the cemetery next Monday. Our local American Legion Post and Legion Auxiliary will conduct the program along with the OAHS band. The avenue of flags is something to see. Thanks to all the helpers that make it possible. We salute!
     Wow! Three downtown buildings on 2nd Street are gone. It was a job well done by Dean Quirk, Bill Tysor, and the “wrecking crew”. Now comes the task of what to do with the space. Suggestions are rolling in: a City park, moving the Pioneer Peterson Home downtown, a new City Hall with ambulance and police dept. facilities, or may be all of the above?? The only thing I do know is that it will take some time and community assistance to sort it out.
     I am beginning to see some ‘Red’ around town on Fridays. Those of us that wear red on Fridays are showing support for out troops, stateside and abroad. Someone asked, “Why the color red?” The answer is that it’s the same color as blood!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Primary Elections June 6 - This week's paper includes sample ballots.  Eligible voters must have registered Democrat or Republican by mail postmarked by May 22 or in person by May 27.  Absentee ballots must be postmarked June 5.

Top of the Class for 2006 - Pictured in this week's Chronicle are O-A Valedictorian Jenilynn Blair, daughter of David and Sherri Blair of Odebolt, and Salutatorian Shawn Bengford, son of Tami and Jason Chisholm of Kiron.  Graduation ceremonies were held Sunday, May 21.

Poppy Poster Contest - O-A 4th and 5th grade students recently participated in the contest sponsored by the Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary Roose Post 313 Odebolt.  Seven winners are pictured in this week's Chronicle with their posters.  Laurel Bengford, a 5th grader, was grand prize winner, and her poster was sent to the Iowa State Auxiliary contest and will be judged there.

Goodwill Industries of Sioux City - A letter to the editor in this week's Chronicle from Goodwill Industries acknowledges and extends appreciation for the 15,000 pounds of donated materials collected in Odebolt during the last Ambassador drive.  The next Ambassador trailer will arrive in Odebolt on August 24, 2006.

Veterans Honored in the Avenue of Flags - A large ad in The Chronicle lists names of veterans from the Civil War through the Vietnam War in whose memory flags have been donated.  The ad is sponsored by The American Legion & Auxiliary Roose Post 313 Odebolt.  These flags are flown in the cemetery each year for Memorial Day.  See the veterans listed on the Veterans' Memorial Monument)

Salute to the Beef Producers - May is beef month in Iowa, and four pages of this week's Chronicle are devoted to articles about beef and beef recipes.  The pages are sponsored by businesses and beef-producing farms in Odebolt and the surrounding area.  Terri Carstensen of  Odebolt is the Chair of the 2006 Board of Directors of the Iowa Beef Industry Council.  Please join Iowa's cattle producers in celebrating May Beef Month and enjoying the high quality, mouth-watering, grain-fed beef that Iowa is known for around the world.  Read all about Beef Month in Iowa at http://www.iabeef.org/Content/may.aspx
Printable beef recipes at http://www.iabeef.org/Content/recipes.aspx
or http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/
Information about beef nutrition
http://beefnutrition.org/

Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 7, 2006--In the class were Devon Pierce, Ryan Rohlf, Quinn Reik, Tyler Down and Cord Horsley.  They are pictured with Pastor Buelow in this week's Chronicle.

Academic Honors--Carol (Ankerberg) Johnson of Odebolt has been elected to Who's Who among Students in American Universities & Colleges in recognition of outstanding merits and accomplishments as a student at Creighton University School of Law 2006.  Johnson has also been informed that she has been nominated for The Chancellor's List, 2005-06, the highest academic honor to which graduate students can aspire.

Area Students
Jill Pudenz, daughter of Dale and Diane Pudenz of Columbus, NE and formerly of Odebolt, received a bachelor of arts degree from Morningside College, Sioux City, during spring commencement exercises held May 13, 2006.  She majored in mass communication.
Adam Mickelson of Odebolt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, at commencement exercises on May 13.  He majored in physical education.
Jennifer Paulson, daughter of Tom and Diane Paulson of Odebolt, graduated from Western Iowa Tech in Sioux City on May 18 with an Associate of Science degree in landscape design, nursery and turf grass management.

Donovan Determann will celebrate his 80th Birthday on June 7th.  An Open House will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Odebolt Community Center.  Your presence is Donovan's present!  If unable to attend, you can send birthday greetings to:  Donovan Determann, 91 W. 5th Street, Apt. #25, Lake View, IAA  51450

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Memorial Day News from the Past
(from the Odebolt History Pages)

Memorial Day
(from My Family in Iowa, 1878-1949,
by Dorothy Groman Ellis)

     The cemetery was on the edge of town almost a mile out, but there was a sidewalk all the way for everyone's convenience, and there were quite a few soldiers from the Civil War and the Spanish War buried in the cemetery. Their graves were marked by an iron holder for a flag. On Memorial Day small new flags were put in the holders. Patriotic organizations would have seats put in hay-racks which had been decorated with red, white and blue bunting for all the young girls of the town to ride out to the cemetery. All dressed in white dresses with our hair long, in order to decorate the graves. Now each of us was supposed to assemble as many flowers as we possibly could. At that time of the year we counted on having snowballs, peonies, sometimes roses; if there weren't any roses, there were usually lilacs still in bloom, and a few other flowers. Each of us would get an armful of those flowers.
     We would climb up into those hayracks decorated with red, white and blue bunting. I wish I had some colored pictures of that. It really must have been a rather colorful sight to see all these small girls with their white dresses and arms full of flowers. When we got out of the cemetery gates we got down from the hayrack and lined up two by two to march through the cemetery. At the first soldier's grave we came to, the first girl would put her flowers down. Her partner would put hers on the next grave, and so it would go until we had marched in and out all around the cemetery and had all placed our flowers. Then we, with a great many townspeople, would gather in the center and have a little program of patriotic speeches expressing our gratitude to these men who had been willing to give their lives for their country. It was quite impressive.

THE CHRONICLE, VOL. I. NO. 2. JUNE 3, 1887.  The Sons of Veterans made a fine appearance in the parade on Decoration day, their proficiency in the matter of drill eliciting much favorable comment. The firing squad, under the command of Ward Matthews, performed its duty at the cemetery admirably, the following members taking part in that feature of the program: Archie Widel, F. E. West, T. J. Shea, Devillo Peck, S. G. Reinhart and Will McKinney.

THE CHRONICLE, VOL. 4, NO. 3, JUNE 5, 1890.  Decoration Day.  Last Friday was warm, but not oppressive, and a goodly number of people were in from the country to witness the Decoration Day ceremonies. All in all, the observance was the most successful ever held in Odebolt.
     Five soldiers sleep beneath the sod in the Odebolt cemetery: Charles Dingman, Adam Widel, Jacob Meyer, Geo. Perry and the father of the late Treasurer Marks. Mrs. H. W. Stratton, a member of the Women's Relief Corps, also lies buried there. The graves of the dead named were beautifully decorated.
     The opera hall was filled to its utmost capacity during the memorial exercises, and never did an Odebolt audience listen to more eloquent and appropriate addresses than were delivered by H. D. Peck and Rev. J. C. Melrose. Mr. Peck was the first speaker, and for three-quarters of an hour he held the wrapt [sic] attention of the throng. His remarks were studded with gems of eloquence, and many passages brought tears to the eyes of his hearers. We never listened to a finer Decoration Day address than the one which stamped Herbert D. Peck as an orator of whom Sac county may well be proud.
     Rev. J. C. Melrose, pastor of the Presbyterian church, followed in a brief but eloquent and thoughtful address which did credit to his scholarly training and made a profound impression on his hearers. It was a matter of general remark that two better orations had never been delivered in the opera house, and everyone felt glad that the Post had secured the services of home talent for the occasion. We very much regret that we cannot publish the full text of both addresses.

Also click for Decoration Day 1926

Did you know?  The original Odebolt Cemetery had a circular drive.  The drive began at the most northerly wrought iron gate.  That gate is no longer used . You can still see the drive's indentation in the grass north of the Veterans' Memorial.  West of the memorial, you can see where the drive curved to the south. The State Historical Society of Iowa Library in Des Moines has plans of the original cemetery.

COUNTRY GARDENS MAGAZINE
FEATURES PRAIRIE PEDLAR

     The summer issue of Country Gardens magazine, published by Meredith Corporation recently hit the newsstands nationwide. The Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest publication features an 8-page pictorial of the Prairie Pedlar gardens in rural Odebolt. The story highlights the Green Team, a children’s garden club that meets at the Prairie Pedlar weekly each summer. Several area children who attend the popular classes have found their way into the magazine’s pages.
     Jack and Jane Hogue, owners of the garden business, are encouraged with the enthusiasm that children have for gardening. “Gardening with children is an opportunity to share the tender miracle of each tiny seed, to carefully examine the living soil and its buried treasures, to celebrate the seasons, and to observe the cycles of nature. It’s also a great opportunity for us to enjoy our Eden from a youthful vantage point - with renewed freshness and vigorous energy. Teaching children to sow, tend, cultivate and harvest their garden bounty today may just plant a seed that will benefit them for a lifetime. We welcome the magazine opportunity to share our garden with readers across the country and hope that the article will encourage gardeners to mentor children and teach them the joys and satisfaction of gardening.”
     The Prairie Pedlar is open daily. Visit Monday – Saturday from 11:00 – 4:00 or on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 – 4:00. Each Sunday in July and August, the Hogues host a guided garden walk at 2:00 PM that is free to the public.

70 YEAR CLASS REUNION!

(Click to enlarge)

     The OHS Class of 1936 had their 70 year reunion on Wednesday, May 24th at the local cafe. Eight members of the original 43 were in attendance.
     Front row seated L to R: Alice Hanson Hemphill, Hazel Buchanan Olsen, Helen Fluehr Bettin, Dorothy Landgraf Blass. Back row L to R: Elsa Anderson Diersen, Everett Stonberg, Wayne Lindskoog, Ruth Hansen Weiss.  Submitted by Chuck Hanson

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 20,
May 18, 2006 

The Mayor Sez…
     Poppy Day is upon us! When you see one of the volunteers (bless their hearts) that are selling poppies; please buy one! You are helping a disabled veteran. They gave for their country and we in turn can give to them. Thank you.
     Letters have gone out to owners of unkempt properties. The City is not in the mowing business, however, we will be mowing your tall grass, soon! I would like to think that you could get it mowed for less than 100 bucks! ‘Nough said!
     Congratulations to all the graduates of ’06. There is a world of opportunity and choices for each of you. Good luck!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
 

School Board Recognition Week May 14-20 - This year's theme - "Seeking Success for All Students" - recognizes that school board members are local leaders working to help students succeed. These men and women volunteer countless hours of unpaid time providing the best possible education for our students. When you have a chance, please thank board members for their time and integrity in their role as Board of Education members! Members of the Odebolt-Arthur School Board are pictured in this week's Chronicle. They are Deb Bengford, Vicki Beckman, Traci Bengford, Roger Buehler and Paul Neumann.

Emergency Medical Services Week, May 14-20, 2006-Pictured in a full-page ad in this week's Chronicle are members of the Odebolt Ambulance Squad.  The squad has 18 volunteer members:  Dick Bloyer, Kay Bloyer, Daryl Cleveland, Tonya Dupre, Linda Flattery, Joey Hoefling, Craig Marron, Jackie Marron, Dan Olson, Galen Peery, Amy Rasmussen, Rose Schultz, Bill Stehr, Kathy Stehr, Eileen Sutton, Bill Tysor, Toni Weber, and Bill Wright.
     Thank you for volunteering your time for our community!  The ad is sponsored by 35 Odebolt  businesses and the City of Odebolt.

Odebolt-Arthur to Graduate Sunday - Graduation exercises will be held at Odebolt-Arthur for 42 seniors at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, May 21.  A prelude concert will be presented by the Odebolt-Arthur Senior High School Band starting at 2:20.  The program will include the Senior Video, a welcome by Principal Charles Foy, the Senior Class President's Address by Jade Godbersen, Presentation of Awards, a musical selection by the O-A Chamber Choir and the address by Rev. Trish Underberg. 
     Superintendent Russ Freeman will present the Class of 2006.  Roger Buehler, Vicki Beckman and Paul Neumann of the Board of Education will present the diplomas.  The O-A High School Chorus will close commencement with "Roots and Wings", followed by the Class of 2006 recessional.

Mrs. Iowa Int'l of 2006 - Mary Beth Blum of Wall Lake, Mrs. Iowa International of 2006, was guest speaker at the Odebolt Rotary meeting on May 9.  She spoke briefly about herself, the pageant and her platform, an emotional story about organ donation and what you need to do to become a donor.  Mary Beth and the Rotary members are pictured in this week's Chronicle.

Letter to the Editor
     The members of the Odebolt Cemetery Board believe the citizens of Odebolt and surrounding communities should know that our landmark cemetery is in need of financial assistance.
     The basic maintenance costs for mowing, tree and stump removal, gravel for the driveways, electricity, snow removal, minimal administrative and legal fees, monument repairs, and spraying have compelled us to ask for help.
     Low interest rates have forced us to take money from our certificates of deposit each year over the past several years just to maintain the cemetery.  By using the principal from our certificates of deposit for yearly maintenance, this only further depletes our funds and our future financial well-being.
     Perhaps you have noticed many names on the gravestones are not familiar and no longer in the community.  Surviving family members typically take care of their own family monuments.  It is through the Cemetery Board that the upkeep of the monuments for those forgotten families has been respectfully maintained.  There are hundreds of cemetery graves that have been neither visited nor memorialized each year.
     Our community is blessed with many people who have "time, talent and treasure".  We are looking for volunteers with talent who could research the availability of grant money.  To those who can spare their time, we would also appreciate assistance with general maintenance each spring, as well as clean-up after summer and winter storms.
     Ultimately we are in need of additional money to continue the care and integrity of our community's cemetery, where many of our/your family, friends, and neighbors have been put to rest.
     We are hoping that many of you who are reading this could share your treasure by making a donation.  Donations can be dropped off or sent to the Odebolt State Bank, on behalf of the Odebolt Cemetery Board.  Any donation would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration,
Charles Gunderson, Sr.
President, Odebolt Cemetery Association
Tomas W. Down
Secretary-Treasurer
Odebolt Cemetery Association

O-A Senior Awards Presented - The Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club presented their Senior Awards to the Class of 2006 at the annual O-A Athletic Banquet, Tuesday evening, May 16. There were 21 recipients in this year's graduation class. Read the complete article in this week's Chronicle.

Container Gardening - Deb Bettin of Odebolt gave a presentation on container gardening at the Wall Lake Library on May 9. The most interesting aspect of the show was the combination of plants and extremely creative containers. Deb is currently working at the Prairie Pedlar north of Odebolt. Her work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens' 2004 Spring Planting Guide. Read the complete story and see the photograph of Deb and her planters in this week's Chronicle.

Summer Computer Sessions - All Odebolt-Arthur students and their families are welcome to attend summer computer sessions June 12-16. See complete details in this week's Chronicle.

Kids' Garden Club Resumes - The Green Team, a kids' garden club, will meet at the Prairie Pedlar again this summer to develop garden skills and enjoy nature crafts, flower fun, and outdoor games. Click here for details.

Area Students
     Buena Vista University commencement ceremonies will be held on May 21. Kariann Blair, daughter of David and Sherri Blair, will receive her bachelor's degree in athletic training, and Holly McDonough, daughter of Jeffrey and Cynthia McDonough will receive her bachelor's degree in accounting. Both are from Odebolt.
     Recognized for Academic Excellence-Jenilynn Blair was recognized by Governor Tom Vilsack for outstanding academic achievement at the fourth annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony April 30 in Des Moines. Blair, daughter of David and Sherri Blair, is a student at Odebolt-Arthur High School. Read the complete story and see a photo of Jenilynn and Gov. Vilsack in this week's Chronicle.

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NEWS FROM THE PAST
(from The Odebolt History Pages)

THE CHRONICLE. VOL. XXVI. NO. 3. MAY 16, 1912 - A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hanson of Soldier on the 10th. Mrs. Hanson was formerly Miss Victoria Erickson of this city and her friends will be interested to learn of the happy event. Congratulations are extended. (Happy belated 94th birthday wishes to Warren Hanson!)

THE CHRONICLE VOL. 57, NO. 20, MAY 25, 1944 - Destructive Winds Cause Heavy Losses Thursday Afternoon; 35 Farms Demolished By Tornado (Click to read the article)

THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 4. MAY 28, 1903.  - Nine pupils will be graduated from the Odebolt high school today. The following is the class roll with thesis subjects: Tena Anderson, Iowa's Resources; Hazel Bennett, An Ideal Home; David Beardsley, Sac County's two Great Farms; Flora Buehler, The Opportunities of a High School Graduate; Mary Crichton, The Critical Period; Flora Reynolds, Old Landmarks of Odebolt; Carolyne Schultz, The Odebolt Schools as Pin Factory; Ben Shultz, Odebolt in the Year Two Thousand; Jessie Turner, The Needs of Our Village. The class motto is "At the Flaming Forge of Life Our Fortunes Must Be Wrought." The colors are black and gold and the carnation is the class flower.

Bloyer Piano Students Present Recital

Pictured are (l -r) Amanda and Jessica Gunderson, Maggie Steinkamp,
Emily and Lauren Beckman. Teacher Kay Bloyer standing in back.

Kay Bloyer and her students presented their piano recital to family and friends on Sunday, May 7th, 2006.  The girls enjoyed their first year of piano lessons and are looking forward to starting again next fall. - Vicki Beckman

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 19,
May 11, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     I received this over the internet the other day.
     “Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday.  The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the ‘silent majority’.  We are no longer silent and are voicing our love for God, country, and home in record- breaking numbers.  We are not organized, boisterous, or over-bearing.  We get no liberal media coverage on TV to reflect our message or our opinion.  Many Americans, like you and me, and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans support our troops.  Our idea of sharing solidarity and support for our troops starts this Friday and continues each and every Friday sending a deafening message that ----Every red blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.”
     If you like the above, dig out and don something red every Friday.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Iowa School Board Recognition Week--The City of Odebolt proclaims May 14 - 20 2006 to be Iowa School Board Recognition Week. "We urge all citizens to join us in recognizing the dedication and hard work of local school board members in preparing today's students for tomorrow's world." 

Academic All-State Honors--Peter Larson, a senior at Odebolt-Arthur, is one of 50 Iowa high school seniors who have been honored in the Iowa Academic All-State Team recognition program. Peter, whose parents are Curtis and Kim Larson, was named to one of the five regional Academic All-State Teams that were announced on Sunday, April 30, in the Des Moines Sunday Register.
     The Academic All-State Teams are chosen annually by the Des Moines Register to recognize Iowa's top high school seniors for their achievements in the classroom, in their extra-curricular activities and in the volunteer work they do in their communities. Read more about it in The Chronicle and on-line at The Des Moines Register

Arthur Library Receives ICCBF Grant--The Ida County Community Betterment Foundation awarded its first grants, including $5,000 to the Arthur Public Library to go toward expansion of the library and upgrading computer equipment.

Area Officials Honored by IHSAA--The Iowa High School Athletic Association's Annual Officials' Awards and Recognition Banquet was held Saturday, May 6 at the Gateway Center Hotel in Ames. The event featured the men and women who help students play the games they love, recognizing officials who have given 15, 25, 35 and 50 years of service.
     Robert Mollhof of Odebolt was recognized for 35 years of service; Glenn Becker and Duane Ziegmann of Odebolt received awards for 25 years of service.

National Nursing Home Week
"Legends in Our Own Time"
at Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center
May 14 thru May 20, 2006

May 15th:  Balloon Lift Off 1:30 p.m.; Nuns on the Run at 2:30
May 16th:  Mother, Daughter, Friend Social 2:30 p.m.
May 17th  Ice Cream Social 2:30 p.m.
May 18th: Assisted Living Ground Breaking Ceremony
   Open House 4:00 p.m. followed by FREE Community
   Cookout with Sac Co. Cattlemen 4:30-6:30

We invite the community to attend any
or all of the week's events.

Outstanding Students Recognized at BVU--Two Odebolt-Arthur students were honored during the Buena Vista University's Academic and Achievement Awards Banquet, held Saturday, April 29, on the BVU campus.
     Kariann Blair, daughter of David and Sherri Blair, was recognized as an Outstanding Senior in Athletic Training, a recipient of the Dean's Award for Academic Achievement, and being a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society.
     Holly McDonough, daughter of Jeffrey and Cynthia McDonough, was recognized as Outstanding senior in Accounting, and as a recipient of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities.

Area Students--Tyler Schnuckel, son of Nolan and Joann Schnuckel of Odebolt, was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the International Education Honor Society. Schnuckel is a 2003 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School, and is currently a student at Morningside College, Sioux City.

Odebolt Public Library--In April 2006 the library added 22 books, 5 audio CD's and 11 DVD's. See the list of titles in The Chronicle. Memorials were received for Marge Gronemeyer, Esther Sauter, Dorothy Ohden, Henry (Hank) Hanson, Bob Thayer, Bob Turner and Fern Fox.

Odebolt Historical Museum News--This year's ornaments have been ordered, and the design will feature the First National Bank. The W.W.I quilt given to the Odebolt Museum years ago by members of the Questers is again, at their request, in their possession.

Special Class of 2006 Graduation Section - This week's Chronicle includes a special section with portraits of the Odebolt-Arthur Class of 2006. There is a local or area business sponsor for each of the 42 senior portraits.

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 Odebolt Tuesday Club

     The new officers for Tuesday Club were installed for a two year term on Tuesday, May 9, at the club’s May breakfast. Hostesses for the breakfast were Sally Porter and Elaine Gunderson. The installation service was done by retiring president, Elaine Rex.
     New officers installed were Thelma Schroeder, President, Verna Mae Schwaller, Vice-President, Sally Porter, Secretary, and Lillian Wilson, Treasurer.
     The current project the club has is offering a quilt the members made; the ticket drawing will be during Creek Days. All members have tickets. It is currently on display at Meta Bank.
     The club just donated $35.00 to the Odebolt Public Library for the summer reading program and $35.00 to the Odebolt Museum.
 - Elaine Rex

CREEK DAYS 2006 NEWS!

The Nadas to Perform at Odebolt Creek Days

   The Odebolt Development Corporation is proud to announce that national recording artists The Nadas will perform at Odebolt Creek Days in front of the Community Center, 116 E. Second Street in Odebolt on Saturday, June 17th from 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with special guests, The Josh Davis Band.
   The Nadas , an alternative rock band based out of Des Moines, recently opened for Bon Jovi to kick off the "Have a Nice Day" tour in Des Moines. In 2005, they released their fifth studio album, "Listen Through the Static” and have toured the country playing both small clubs and larger venues like the Sundance Film Festival and the Iowa State Fair. Band members include Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith on guitar and vocals, Jon Locker on bass guitar, and Justin Klien on drums. To check out the band, visit www.thenadas.com .
   Opening for the Nadas will be the Josh Davis Band who play rock music with a country feel and whose first album, “The White Whale,” was released in March of this year.
   Tickets for this outdoor concert are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Advanced tickets are available at United Bank of Iowa (all locations); in Odebolt: MetaBank, Murphy Chiropractic, Reis Auto Parts & Service, Hemer’s Plumbing & Heating, or from any ODC member; in Holstein: Myron Murphy DDS; in Storm Lake: KBVU.

Information and on-line order form
Creek Days updates

"ONE"DERFUL!"

   The Odebolt-Arthur High School Chorus and Band participated in the state large group contest at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake on Friday, May 5. They were each judged by three adjudicators and received "I" ratings from all, with the exception of one judge who gave the band a "II." Of a possible forty points, the chorus received 38, 38 and 39; the band 37, 36, and 31.
   The band performed a march, "Allied Honor,", "Festivo" and "And the Angels Called." The chorus performed "For the Beauty of the Earth" and "A Jubilant Song."
   Congratulations to all involved!!
 - B. Votrobeck

Assisted Living Units
Coming to Odebolt

Work is in progress at the
Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center . 

CLICK FOR AN ARTICLE about plans for the new Assisted Living Unit to tentatively open in late 2006 or early 2007.

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 18,
May 4, 2006

The Mayor Sez …
     Creek Days soon will be here soon. Our Creek Days committees are working hard to insure that “Creek Days ‘06” will be a memorable one. If there is anyone that would like to volunteer to help in any way, just call City Hall and we will direct you to the right place. Creek Days is one of the best things that has happened to Odebolt over the past number of years and I personally want to thank everyone that makes it all possible. As you know, the Odebolt Development Corp. is the lead organization, so if they ask for something, please give them a hand. The City supports them whole- heartedly. Thank you!
     P.S. My “tidy up” notice will be forthcoming.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt is Tree City USA Recipient - (Pictured in this issue) The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Forestry Bureau are proud to announce that the City of Odebolt has received the 2005 Tree City USA award. The awards were presented at the 16th Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon held at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines on March 30, 2006. 

Girls State - Kandi Neville (Pictured in this issue) of Odebolt has been chosen by American Legion Auxiliary unit #313 as a representative to attend the annual session of the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to be held June 18-23, 2006 on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames.  Kandi, the daughter of Jim and Vicki Neville, attends Odebolt-Arthur High School and is involved in golf, music, mentor program, athletic ambassador, and musical productions.

Odebolt Public Library - The library will be receiving a 3% increase for the upcoming year's budget.  The director will apply for monies for an inside electronic door opener from gambling dollars being distributed countywide. A new computer has been approved for the library.

The Richland Robins and O-A Showman 4-H Omelet Brunch held Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Odebolt Community Center netted proceeds of $1771.58, which was donated to the Odebolt Swimming Pool.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans supplied a large donation to help make the 4-H brunch possible.  Photos in this week's issue.

Sac County Supervisors' Meeting Minutes are on-line at www.saccounty.org

Barn Quilts - Ten new barn quilts have been placed on barns and structures around Sac County.  One of the quilts was placed at the Kenneth Ekstrom farm near Odebolt. The Barn Quilt Committee would like to bring the total number of barn quilts in Sac County to 50.  Professional brochures will soon be available in State welcome centers.  They are also working on a CD to educate visitors about the barns, quilts and agriculture, as well as other attractions they can see in Sac County.  www.barnquilts.com

Helping Hands -  Family, friends and neighbors (pictured and identified in this issue) chipped in to help the Alan and Monica Pudenz family clean up after a suspected tornado about a month ago. 

ONRC Honors Volunteers - A Volunteer Recognition Social was held on April 24th to honor volunteers at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.  A French horn trio from Odebolt-Arthur High School entertained.  Wanda Larson presented a show of her quilts.  An ice cream social followed. (Note:  The ONRC auxiliary has purchased an ice cream machine for the Center thanks to many donations.)

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Tuesday Club Tour

     The Odebolt Tuesday Club had their annual tour on Tuesday, April 18th. They traveled to Sioux City where they toured the Palmer Candy Company.  After a delicious lunch at Perkins they visited the Antique Store and enjoyed the variety of items available for sale.
     The visit to KCAU TV was great. They met several TV personalities and had their picture taken with them. The next stop was the Sioux City Journal. It was very interesting and especially exciting to see the huge press and understand its abilities.
     We stopped at the K Mart store on the east edge of the city and purchased twelve pillows to donate to the local 4-H group that has a pillowcase making project for the persons at CADA in Cherokee.
     All in all it was a full day, but it was wonderful and all thanked Verna Mae Schwaller for acting as hostess and planning the activities.  - Elaine Rex

(May 1st addition) - The Sioux City Journal published a photo of the Tuesday club visiting the Journal in the Sunday, April 30 edition.