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Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers
The
Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 22,
May 29, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
Just
got word that our "senior meals" may be discontinued; before I make any comments on this situation I am going to visit with Monica, our
Elderbridge director, and see what we can do to keep our meals going. I will keep you posted.
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. May I thank everyone that contributed to our
memorial day service at the cemetery. The American flags flying and the beautiful flowers are a tribute to loved ones that have gone before
us.
- R. J. Rex, Mayor City of Odebolt Water Notice
The City of Odebolt will be flushing hydrants Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, starting at 8 a.m. This may
result in low water pressure. You may also experience rusty or discolored water throughout the week. Police Department Sports New Badge - The Odebolt
Police Department will be displaying a new look on the shoulders of their uniforms. A new patch, designed by Chief Bruce Henderson,
will help promote the City of Odebolt by displaying the Memorial Walk on the badge. City-Wide Garage Sale Day to be June 7th -
So far twenty different
sites have responded, with several being multi-family sales. Items and locations will be detailed in
flyers, which can be picked up that Saturday at First Federal Savings Bank, Heart & Home, Odebolt State Bank, Sparky's, Terry's Pump'N
Pak, and United Bank of Iowa in Odebolt. For more information contact Sharon Rohlf at 668-2466, Jenny Sorensen at 668-2785, or Holly Ullrich at
668-2454 or 668-2253. Creek Days Parade - The Odebolt Creek Days Parade coordinators, Tami Bengford and Rose Schultz, are still taking entries for this year's parade to be
held Saturday, June 14th, starting at 1 p.m. See the Creek Days page for entry information.
Balloon Lift-Off at ONRC - May 11th through 17th was National Nursing Home Week. Residents kicked off this
week-long celebration with a Balloon Lift-Off held on May 12th. On Wednesday, May 14th, a German Czech band performed to the public
at the home. A community cook-out was enjoyed by residents, staff and community members on Thursday evening, the 16th. Obituaries
Laura Levinnia Wangler, 86, died May 13, 2003 at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake, Iowa. Born January 25, 1917 on
the family farm near Kiron, daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Ekstrom) Wangler. Graduated from Odebolt High School with the class of
1935. Taught in rural schools and lived on the family farm until 1997 when she moved to Twilight Acres in Wall Lake. Funeral
services held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron, May 16, 2003. Interment at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Kiron. Survivors
include her sister, Ellen Peterson of Kiron, a nephew and niece. School News Washington D.C.
Music Trip - Fifty music students and 23 adults from Odebolt-Arthur Community School departed for Washington D.C. on Wed., May
21st. They have been planning and raising money for this trip for the past 3 years! Sites they will see include:
Gettysburg, Arlington National Cemetery, a White House tour, the United States Capitol, Spirit of Washington Cruise, a dinner theatre of
Pirates of Penzance, Smithsonian, Union Station, the Old Post Office, a performance at the Kennedy Center, and the Holocaust Museum.
They will also be attending church at the National Cathedral and the 14th annual Memorial Day eve concert on the White House Lawn.
The tour will return on Tuesday, May 27th in the afternoon. Neumann recognized for Academic Excellence - Alison
Neumann, Odebolt-Arthur class of 2003, was recognized by Gov. Tom Vilsack for outstanding achievement in the classroom at the first-annual
Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 27th at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines. The unique, statewide
program honored nearly 300 high school seniors from Iowa and was sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic
Association and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Each high school was invited to select the senior student possessing the highest
academic ranking, based on grade point average for their first seven semesters. In addition to attending the ceremony and being
presented a framed certificate, students selected for the award were able to recognize their favorite teacher and will receive a picture
plaque of their meeting with the governor. Schofield Runs at State - Tisha Schofield ran in the Iowa Girls' State
Track Meet May 24th, but despite running the second-best 400 Meters of her career, failed to make the finals. She placed
seventh in a heat that produced three finalists with a time of 1:02.92, just .11 of a second slower than her winning district
time. Only a dozen girls ran under 1:02 in the entire state meet. 4x100 Relay and Wilken Qualify for State Meet
- The 4x100 Meter Relay team of Brad Stehr, Keith Schroeder, Kevin Bloyer and Klint Schulte have qualified for state and will compete
Friday, May 30. Blake Wilken qualified in High Jump and will compete Saturday, May 31. Competition is held at Drake Stadium in
Des Moines. Summer Office Hours/Report cards - Between the dates of June 9 and August 6, the OA school will observe
office hours of 8:00 a. m. until 2 p.m. Parents are reminded that report cards will be available in Roby's office between the hours
of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the first full week in June. After June 6, the office hours should be observed.
ADDITIONAL NEWS
May
19 School Board Meeting, from Ida County Courier
BC-IG, O-A plan
public meetings
on whole grade sharing - from Ida County Courier
Ghan Study Offers
Sharing Options - from Ida County Courier
Veterans Memorial Monument
The center portion of the new Veterans' Memorial Monument was unveiled at Memorial Services held on Monday, May 26th
at the Odebolt Cemetery. The monument is scheduled to be completed by Veterans Day this fall. A wing to each side of the center will list
the names of all Odebolt area veterans who served our country from 1900 to 2000. See Veterans Memorial Monument
for information about the project, sponsored by American Legion Roose Post #313 and its Auxiliary. Photo by Chuck Hanson.
New odebolt.net Sponsors - We thank and welcome Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center, Travelers Home Apartment, Mane
Street Studio, First Federal Savings Bank, Joan's Headquarters, Comserv, Ltd. and Bedrock Gravel, Inc. as new sponsors of Odebolt's
home on the net. They join many other businesses who have renewed their support during the current sponsorship campaign for June
2003 to June 2004. See all of our sponsors on the Business Directory.
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Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers
The
Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 21,
May 22, 2003
Memorial Day Service - Monday, May 26, 2003,
10:00 a.m. at the Odebolt Cemetery
Brass Quartet - Ray Leege, director
"Pledge of Allegiance" - Jim Scott
Address - Pastor Charles Bulger
Reading of names honored by Avenue of Flags - Virginia Thayer
Memorial for the Unknown Soldier - Legion Auxiliary member Ruth Neville and Women's Relief Corps member Marjorie
Porter.
Gun Salute - Richard Swanson
Taps - High School Band
Closing Prayer - Pastor Charles Bulger
Service by American Legion Roose Post #313 and Auxiliary. The group is to go to the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center after the above service for a brief
presentation. In case of inclement weather, the service will be in the Multi-purpose room at the high
school.
The Mayor Sez...
It was a great day last Wednesday, the 14th of May, for the Odebolt Community Center!
I
am happy to report that an entourage of Jack Bensley, Sheryl Banasik (Region XII), Shirley Phillips of SETD,
Howard Hustedt, and "Yours truly" met with the Executive Board of "Vision Iowa" and came away
with $28,000.00. We would have liked more, however, we are grateful for what we got. Congrats to Mike Olerich and
his community center board and everyone else that made the above possible. Special recognition to the individuals
that put the grant application together as it represents hours and hours of hard work. We salute!
Odebolt hosted the County League of Municipalities last week. After a great buffet at
The Alumni Club, we were given a tour of Lundell Plastics by Vance Lundell. We were all impressed and thank
Vance for the great program. It was enjoyed by all.
- R.J. Rex, Mayor
HONOR THE VETERANS! Wear a Poppy! The American Legion Auxiliary Post 313 volunteers will distribute
the familiar red poppies, honoring America's war dead in the week prior to Memorial Day, May 16, 2003 in
Odebolt. The will be assisted by the Odebolt Girl Scout troop. The annual event pays tribute to those veterans
who have died in the last 75 years. It also honors the millions of Americans who have willingly served their
country in seven decades. The poppies are handmade by veterans in our hospitals, serving as therapy for the
patients, while raising funds to use for rehabilitation.
Installation of the new Faith Lutheran and Bethel Lutheran Pastor, the Rev. Trish Underberg, will
take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 1st, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Reverend Danette Johns,
Assistant to the Bishop of the Western Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will
officiate at the Rite of Installation. Pastor Trish, a native of Eagle Grove, Iowa, received her Masters of
Divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA. and her undergraduate degree from
University of Northern Iowa. She has served congregations in Prentice and Brantwood, Wisconsin; Centerville,
South Dakota and Newcastle, Wyoming.
City-Wide Garage Sale Day to be June 7th - It is not too late to sign up for the City-Wide Garage
Sale, however if you want to be included on the flyers, you need to act immediately. So far twelve different
sites have responded. Contact Sharon Rohlf at 668-2466, Jenny Sorensen at 668-2785, or Holly Ullrich at
668-2454 or 668-2253 to participate.
Vision Iowa Funds for OCC - Odebolt is nearer to having its community center, as the Vision Iowa
Board has granted them money. Two months ago the Vision Iowa Board met in Sioux City to discuss proposed
projects of Iowa cities and held that the Odebolt project still needed to be scored against standards. The
project cleared the scoring benchmark, and last week the board announced $28,000 in funding for the community
center. Odebolt had sought $58,000 for the project. The grant is also contingent upon $30,844 raised for the
project by June 1, 2003.
If all funding is secured, construction could begin this summer and be completed by the close of 2003. The
Community Center Board is also asking for the community's help and participating in seeking the needed
funds.
Deaths:
Helen (Lindquist) Lange, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Odebolt, IA, on Wednesday,
May 7, 2003. Services were held Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Odebolt with
burial at Odebolt Cemetery. Born June 21, 1912, daughter of Gustaf Adolph and Nevy (Paulson) Lindquist,
she attended country school Wheeler #5 through 8th grade. She was married to Elmer Peter Lange on March
21, 1934. Baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Odebolt and later transferred
membership to First Presbyterian Church. Survived by sister Betty; four children: Dale, Sharyn, Gerald and
Mary Jo; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer who
died November 26, 1974; a sister Doris; and a brother, Earl Lindquist.
Warren "Butch" Sigwalt, age 63 of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on May 12, 2003 at Loring
Hospital, Sac City, IA from a sudden illness. Funeral services held Friday, May 16 at Trinity Presbyterian
Church, Wall Lake. Born August 4, 1939, son of Charles and Lillian (Boom) Sigwalt, Butch grew up in the Lytton
and Wall Lake area, graduating from Wall Lake High School in 1958. Survived by brothers Richard and Raymond;
sisters Maxine, Roberta, and Mavis; nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by parents, and stepmother Mabel
Sigwalt. Burial at Wall Lake Cemetery, Wall Lake, Iowa.
Water Notice - City of Odebolt - The City will be flushing hydrants Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday,
June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, starting at 8 a.m. This may result in low water pressure. You may also experience rusty or
discolored water throughout the week.
The winner of the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was Alison Neumann who submitted an essay,
published in this week's The Chronicle.
OTHER NEWS
New Pioneer Days series,
newly scanned photos, Chronicle news from 1903, and an article on the Cook and Wheeler farms in 1887 are newly
posted on the Odebolt History Pages!
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Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers
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Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 20,
May 15, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
A hearty welcome to our two new businesses downtown, Unknown Treasures and Total Entertainment.
Sure had fun at the school house a few weeks ago. A group of volunteers gave talks to the various grades about the
importance of reading. Thanks to OA for a very good breakfast and an opportunity to interchange with the boys and girls.
Thanks to Loren Miller from the Ida Co. Extension Office for coming and giving a great talk about the importance of
Arbor Day. The morning was topped off by the 5th grade class coming down to the Odebolt Memorial Park RV Park and planting a tree
(donated by Ida Co. Pheasants Forever). We all learned the correct way to plant a tree. We understand that each 5th grader received a
tree to take home and plant. Thanks to Barb Bloom, Lori Lapel and Michelle Walsh.
And last, but not least, our group of volunteers to care for the berms on the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park and all
the beauty they provide are Frieda Veit Stehr, Pam, Rachel & Ali Hansen, Renae Babcock, Madeline McTasney, Mary Jeanne Thompson, Ruth
Neville (and grandchildren) and Elaine Rex. We Salute!
- R. J. Rex, Mayor
Odebolt Clean-Up Day is Wednesday, May 21 - All items must be on the
curb by 8 a.m. No toxic materials, no recyclables, no leaves or branches, no building materials, no windows, no carpets. There
will be a charge of $7.50 on appliances and large objects and a charge of $5 to $15 on tires.
Notice -The City will begin filling the swimming pool on Sunday evening, May 18th at 10 p.m. This may
result in rusty water. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
To discuss Economic Development Issues, June 13 - Senator Steve Kettering (Dist.6) and Representative Mary Lou
Freeman (Dist. 52) will join other northwest Iowa legislators in a panel discussion on a broad range of economic development issues on
Friday, June 13, at Buena Vista University. The event is scheduled to start at 8:15 a.m.
The discussion is expected to include: testimonials on economic successes and opportunities in the
region; the concept of regional clusters; tourism opportunities; alternative fuels such as soy diesel and ethanol, financial and
insurance industries, and the future of biotechnology firms in the area. The event is open to the public with rolls and
coffee provided.
40th Class Reunion - The Class of 1963 of Odebolt-Arthur High School is planning a 40th class reunion.
The class is planning to ride in the parade during Creek Days. Class members are asked to meet at the St. Martin Catholic Church
in Odebolt at 12:30 p.m. on June 14th. Zane Johnson will provide transportation for the parade.
On Saturday evening, the class will meet at the Early mansion located on Highway 20 in Sac City,
Iowa. Social time is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with dinner and a tour of the mansion to follow.
Any questions and your RSVP for the dinner should be directed to Judy Lange Rozek.
Odebolt Library - Check out The Chronicle for a list of all the new books, videos and DVD's at the library. There are also 57 more videos that have been donated. Donations
to the Library Fund received in March and April were Memorials for Marion Williamson from Donna Ekstrom and Jerry & Millie
Miller; Memorials for Barb Mason from Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Horton and Bob & Alice Hemphill; and Memorials for Bob
Schwaller from Bill & Donna Carlson and Donna Ekstrom.
School Board Recognition - Volunteer school board members serve thousands of hours each year working to
ensure every Iowa student receives a solid education. School Board Recognition Week is May 11 -17. Odebolt-Arthur
School Board members pictured in the Chronicle are: Bob Daiker, Jane Heidenriech, Jeff Scott, Paul Rydberg and Deb Bengford.
Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea - The Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center Ladies got all dressed up to greet
their family and friends for ONRC's Mother's Day Tea on May 8th. Family and friends came from miles around to spend time
with their loved ones. Phyllis Kies played the piano, poems were read as well as the history of Mother's Day. Spring
fruit bowls were enjoyed. The ONRC ladies greatly appreciated everyone who helped make this a wonderful afternoon.
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By Bret Hayworth, Sioux City Journal staff writer - (excerpt) "The project cleared the scoring benchmark, and on
Wednesday the board announced $28,000 in funding for the community center. Odebolt had sought $58,800 for the project. The $28,000
is also contingent upon $30,844 raised for the project by June 1."
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Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers The
Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 19,
May 8, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
They did it! The legislature (including
our own elected legislators Senator Steve Kettering and Rep.
Mary Lou Freeman) voted to cut the counties and cities out
of 72 million dollars of State apportionment. What
this means to Odebolt is a cut of more than $26,000.00 (14%)
of the general fund budget. Guess what that
means? Eventually the City will be forced to cut back
on the fire dept., the police dept., swimming pool, library,
street dept., parks and more.
The governor and legislative
leaders call it "the reinvention bill." The
joke going around is that they ACTUALLY BELIEVE that their
"cuts" are "savings." They talk
about raising millions for economic development and forget
our most endangered resource - small cities, children and
families.
Folks, the bottom line is
"there is no bottom line!"
- R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Odebolt Receives Award - On April 15,
2003, volunteers from across Iowa gathered at the Marriott
Hotel in downtown Des Moines for an evening awards
program. Odebolt was one of several communities
presented the Iowa Community Betterment Award of $500.
Their entry was titled "Odebolt Quasquicentennial and
Creek Days 2002." The entry was prepared by Elaine
Rex for the City of Odebolt. Representing Odebolt at
the presentation were Mayor Ronald J. Rex, City Council
Member Keith Flink and Elaine Rex.
HULDEEN FAMILY HONORS MOTHERS DURING WORSHIP
The Huldeen Trio is known for leading worship in many churches in Northwest Iowa. Sunday, May 11, they will be
joined by more of their family to honor motherhood during the worship at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. This will be during the regular
worship time of 10:00 a.m.
The trio, consisting of Lucy Huldeen, Barb Votrobeck and Gwen Ecklund, conducts regular worship services using music and
scripture to present the message or sermon. They also do the Choral Introit, Confession Response, Prayer Response, Offertory and Benediction with
music. Rick Votrobeck and Arlan Ecklund lead by reading scriptures and doing the
Children's Sermon. In this tribute to mothers, Brent and Bev
Huldeen of Sioux City will join them to lend their voices to the worship.
All are invited to join the Huldeens and members of First Presbyterian of Odebolt in this unique service on Mother's
Day!
City of Odebolt - Notice to Property
Owners
Blowing cut grass into the street is prohibited.
Depositing twigs, branches or other debris onto City Streets
is prohibited. (Littering - section 105.06 of the City
Code.) This debris causes the drain sewers to become
plugged and further causes street flooding during heavy
rainfall. If citizens do not cooperate, citations may
be issued.
City of Odebolt Notice - Property
owners are reminded that ALL properties (including vacant
lots with empty buildings) are to be kept mowed. Code
of Iowa 657.2 (12). If the city finds it necessary to
mow, the owner will be billed accordingly. City Code
56.06, 56.07.
OA 5th Graders hiked down to the
Odebolt Memorial Walk R.V. Park on Arbor Day, Friday, April
25, 2003 to plant a flowering crab tree which had been
donated by Ida Country Pheasants Forever. The Ida County
Extension was represented by Loren Miller, assisted by Cindy
Johnson. OA Staff members present were Barbara Bloom,
Lori Lapel and Michelle Walsh. Odebolt Memorial Walk
Park Board members present were Ron & Elaine Rex.
Reading . . . A Tool for Life - On
April 25, 2003 the students of Odebolt Arthur Elementary had
the opportunity to listen to speakers from the community
explain and show them how they use reading as working adults
in the community. The speakers showed the students how
to read the following items: a telephone bill,
recipes, blue prints, brochures for banking services, tax
forms, order forms, Miranda Rights, insurance forms, and
Platt maps.
The following individuals and
businesses spoke to the students: Melissa Pierce from
Sac County Telephone, Deb Bengford, Sharon Rohlf from First
Federal Bank, Jane Heidenreich, Mike Olerich from Odebolt
Lumber, Keith Flink from Sac County Sheriff's Office, David
Wilken from United Bank of Iowa, Jon Schuttinga from Odebolt
Nursing and Rehab, Gordie Boerner from Swanson Insurance,
and Mayor Ron Rex. The students and teachers very much
appreciate the volunteers for sharing with the students and
making reading truly "A Tool for Life."
Round-Up Day - The Odebolt-Arthur
Alternative Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten program will
be having a Round-Up Day on Tuesday, May 13 fro 9 to 10
a.m. Children who are four years old by September 15,
2003 are eligible. They should be brought to the south
Elementary door and into Mrs. Siebrecht's room.
Parents should return at 10:00 to pick up your child.
If you have questions, please call the school at 668-2767.
Deaths:
Daniel Paulson, age 36, of Odebolt died April 30,
2003 at Labette County Medical Center in Parsons, Kansas
after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. Funeral
services were held May 3, 2003 at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Odebolt with burial in Odebolt Cemetery. Born April
12, 1967 in Manning, Iowa, the son of Eva (Aschinger)
Paulson and Donald Paulson of Odebolt. Educated
through Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools, Daniel lived and
worked a short time in Minneapolis then returned to
Odebolt. With his health failing he moved to Parsons,
Kansas to be nursed by his mother, Eva until his
death. Survivors include his parents, three brothers,
Eugene, Donavon, & Roger; a sister, Deanna, two nieces
and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Alger and Minnie Paulson, and maternal
grandparents, Reuben and Leola Aschinger.
Nicole "Nici" Sue Davis,
age 21, of rural Arthur, Iowa, died at her home on Sunday,
May 4, 2003. Funeral services were held May 7 at Peace
Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, Iowa with burial following in
Hayes Township Cemetery, rural Arthur. Born January 2,
1982 in Ida Grove, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert and Phyllis
(Hein) Davis. She attended Battle Creek-Ida Grove
Community Schools and graduated from Odebolt High School in
May 2000. For the past two years Nici was employed at
Midwest Industries in Ida Grove. Survivors include her
parents of Arthur, two brothers, Gailen and Gerald; five
sisters Gwyanda, Gaynette, Gwendolyn Sue, Melissa, and
Faith. She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandparents, Effel and Frank Hein; and her paternal
grandparents, Lloyd and Irene Davis.
Swimming Pool Season Tickets are now on sale at City Hall for the opening of the pool which will be May 26, weather
permitting. Early Bird Specials are: Family Season Ticket - $50.00; Single Season Ticket - $30.00. Regular prices will be in
effect after June 1, 2003. The Daily Rate for 12 & under will be $1.00; 13 & over - $2.00.
ADDITIONAL NEWS
Graduation
is Sunday - Commencement exercises for 39 Odebolt-Arthur seniors will be held at 1 p.m. in Bart Ogden Gymnasium. The program will
begin at 12:20 p.m. with a prelude concert by the high school band, under the direction of Barb Votrobeck. (See complete story
& list of graduates at Ida County Courier.) Chamber of Commerce Meeting Minutes CONGRATULATIONS MUSICIANS!
The Odebolt-Arthur High School Band and Chorus participated in the state large group contest at Buena Vista University in Storm
Lake on Saturday, May 10. They were each judged by three adjudicators and received "I" ratings from all.
The band performed a march, "Gallant Leader" by Buchtel, "Salvation Is Created" by Tschesnokoff, and
"Rondo for Winds and Percussion" by John Edmondson.
The chorus performed "Let the Praise Go 'Round" by Boyce/Hopson, "Prayer" by John Carter and "Cantate
Domino" by J. Althouse.
Congratulations to all involved!!
Spring Photos from Odebolt - the webmaster tried out her digital camera in a recent
visit to Odebolt.
Odebolt City
Council Minutes
Helen M. Lange, 90, of Odebolt died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at her
residence.
Services were 2 p.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Church in Odebolt with burial at Odebolt Cemetery. Esther
Lansink Obituary - Esther Lansink, age 97, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
Funeral services were held May 10, 2003, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral
Homes, with burial in the church cemetery. Esther Elizabeth Roeder Lansink was born December 19, 1905, in Sac County, Iowa, one of seven children
born to Peter and Christina (Henrich) Roeder. She grew up and attended school in Sac County, then was employed as a housekeeper and at the Adams
Ranch.
On June 13, 1927, she was united in marriage to Henry R. Lansink at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. The couple
farmed southeast of Ida Grove for many years. Henry passed away in 1979. In the early 1990's, Esther moved into Ida Grove, and in the spring
of 2000, became a resident of Morningside Rehab and Care Center.
She enjoyed crocheting afghans, making rosaries, gardening, playing cards, fishing, going for rides, and spending
time with her family.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, George and Loween Lansink of Odebolt, Alvera Arbegast of Arthur,
Bernadine and George Meisinger of Plattsmouth, NE, Helen and Marvin Ludwig of Des Moines, Merle and Dixie Lansink of Ida Grove, Ronald
and Betty Lansink of Danbury, Audrey and Lou Hostert of Omaha, NE, Donna Mae and Leon Kennebeck of Carroll, and Catherine and Jack
Donovan of Omaha, NE; 62 grandchildren; 136 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Esther was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Marcella Lansink;
two sons, Milford and Harold Lansink; a son-in-law, Stanley Arbegast; six grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Arthur Woman dies in Fire -
from Ida County Courier
New Pastor at Faith Lutheran - Pastor Patricia
Underberg has moved from Newcastle, Wyoming to Odebolt for
her new Call at Faith Lutheran this week, aided by Bob
Harden & Roger Neville. Her first Sunday in the
pulpit will be May 11th. She will be also serving
Bethel at Kiron.
An official installation will be
held at Faith Church on Sunday, June 1st at 2:00 PM.
Assisstant to the Bishop, Pastor Danette Johns will be
officiating at that service. Everyone is welcome
to attend. Local and area pastors will also be
invited. Lunch and a time of fellowship will be
provided after the service.
- Bob Harden
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Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 18,
May 1, 2003
The Mayor Sez...
Get this - Our Iowa State Legislature hired a MINNESOTA consulting firm to find places to make cuts in our State's
budget. They found 72 million in apportionments to cities and counties that they have recommended to cut, and if passed, will receive up to
a 10% commission (3/4 of a million dollars). It seems the state is hell-bent to cut vitally-needed apportionment to our smaller Iowa Cities
and when confronted, they (legislative leaders) say, "Raise your property taxes if you don't want to make cuts." Folks, property
taxes are too high already and they say "raise them higher!" The threats to the smaller schools have already been made; next on
their agenda is cities with populations of 100 - 1,000. Their intent is to have ghost towns like Boyer all over the State and force us (our
cities) out of business.
- R.J. Rex, Mayor
Odebolt Receives Tree City USA Award - The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources - Forestry
Bureau is proud to announce that the City of Odebolt has received the 2002-2003 Tree City USA Award. The awards were presented to each city
by State Forester Mike Bandrup at the 13th Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon held at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines on April 10,
2003.
Bandrup commented, "The Tree City USA Award is a symbol for communities who have made a commitment to the
management of public trees." The City of Odebolt sets an outstanding example to other Iowa communities on how valuable our forest
resource is by providing multiple benefits for future generations."
The City of Odebolt was one of over 120 Iowa cities to qualify for Tree City USA status. To receive the
award a city must meet four minimum requirements: 1) They must possess either a city forester or an active city tree board. 2) The city
must have a tree ordinance. 3) Cities must annually spend at least $2 per capita for its community forestry program, and 4) The mayor must
issue a proclamation naming a day as "Arbor Day."
Library Friends met Monday, 9 a.m., April 14 in the Library Meeting Room. Items discussed included sponsoring a
float in the Creek Days Parade, and having a Book Sale during Creek Days. The Summer Reading Program is set up and ready to go. Phyllis
Hoefling is reading The Chronicle every Thursday to an Odebolt resident and Mary Jeanne Thompson is helping another. The next
card party will be held September 29th or 30th.
O-A Baseball Field improvements continue as the season draws near. On Saturday, May 3, volunteers met to install
the fence, rake the field, grade dirt and help with the lights. The O-A Trojan Baseball Moms provided lunch.
Goodwill's Ambassador trailer will receive donations in Odebolt beginning May 9 until May 16. Donations are to be
placed as far to the front as possible in the trailer, which will be stationed at the Faith Lutheran Church parking lot. Furniture and
large appliances cannot be accepted.
Morningside College - Several former Odebolt students received awards during the annual Omicron Delta Kappa
(ODK)
Honors Assembly held Wednesday, April 23, at Morningside College in Sioux City. Leah
Godbersen, a junior majoring in graphic design,
received the Outstanding Junior Award presented by the art department. Mindy
Lorenzen, a junior majoring in business administration, was
inducted into ODK based on scholarship and campus leadership. Crystal Reinhart, a junior majoring in psychology, counseling and
sociology, received the Lawrence and Marie Bandholz Award, presented by the sociology department to an outstanding sociology student.
All are 2000 graduates of Odebolt-Arthur High School.
Open House - Farber & Otteman Funeral Home is holding an open house at 9th and Main in Sac City on Saturday, May 10
from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to tour the funeral home and view the new York Merchandising Systems showroom. Farber &
Otteman serves the communities of Sac City, Early, Nemaha,
Lytton, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake and Carnarvon. For more information
please call 712-662-7135.
Deaths:
Paul Avery Bye, age 83, of Odebolt passed away Thursday, April 17, 2003 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was
born October 19, 1919 in Milltown, Indiana, the son of Shelby E. and Mabel (Lincoln) Bye; graduated from Odebolt High School in 1939; received
B.A. from Buena Vista College and Master's from Drake University; taught in a number of school districts, spending 22 years in Geneva, IL;
member of Odebolt United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #313 and Magicians' Society of America. Survivors include wife,
Florence, step-son David; step-daughters Joan Thayer and Judy Hemphill; step-grandchildren; sisters Rebecca,
JoAnn, Ruth, and Judy; brother
Bill. Preceded in death by his first wife, Helen, and two sisters, Mary and Carol.
Chronicle deadlines to be enforced - The reason for the deadlines is that paper layout begins on Thursday for the following
week's paper. Your cooperation would be appreciated!
All due at the Odebolt office
- Thursdays, 4 p.m. - Deadline for obituaries, church, news/calendars, club minutes, agendas and social activities
- Mondays, 12 noon - Deadline for all other news items (not paid advertising or paid space)
- Thursdays, 4 p.m. - Deadline for paid advertising including cards of thanks, classified ads, and
legals.
- Fridays, 4 p.m. -Deadline for all other display (boxed) ads
- Fridays, Noon - Deadline for ad copy for Greensaver and Rocket
For Rent: FMHA Senior Citizens Apartments - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for those age 62 years
or older, handicapped or disabled. Odebolt Community Housing, Odebolt, Iowa 51458. Contact 668-2895 or 712-677-9903
ADDITIONAL NEWS
ARTHUR, Iowa -- Nicole Sue "Nici" Davis, 21, of rural Arthur died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at her residence. Services
were 10:30
a.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. Burial will be in Hayes Township Cemetery, rural Arthur.
Funeral services for Daniel Paulson, 36, of Odebolt were held Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Odebolt with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at LaBette County Medical Center, Parsons, Kansas.
NEW CONTENT ON THE ODEBOLT HISTORY PAGES
Centennial biographies are now complete
Pioneer Days series of biographies
Photos of businesses1954 to 1963
Sac Economic & Tourism Development Newsletter
- See what's going on in Sac County!
Sac County Board of Supervisors Minutes
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