The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 26, June 27, 2002 

The Mayor Sez . . .
This week's "Mayor Sez..." article is dedicated to all of my readers.  It is with humble gratitude and thanks to all of you for your nice comments I received at the alumni banquet for the "Mayor Sez..." articles published each week.  A pleasant surprise was that, besides the locals, many comments were received from distant alumni who take The Chronicle or read the Odebolt web page.  The Chronicle appreciates the subscriptions and the City of Odebolt appreciates your continued interest and support.
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

To the Odebolt Community:  We would like to thank the Odebolt community for such a great celebration this past weekend.  We found Odebolt to be a very special town.  The parade was wonderful and the activities were so much fun.,  After doing some ancestor research on the town we felt a need to see the town for ourselves so came to the celebration.  Even someone from out of state was made to feel welcome and got a feel of the great people there.  A big thank you to all of those who did so much work in planning the celebration and to those who attended.  You have a very special town there!  The ancestors would be proud.
Sincerely, Tim and Karen Reynolds, Windsor, CO

Dear Editor:  ...We walked some of the path when we were in Odebolt on Saturday for the parade and noticed the empty spaces were beyond the wooden bridge.  Parade was good. We think the Memorial Walk Park is very nice.  Most of all, the whole town was so pleasing to the eye with all the flowers and new paint.  The whole atmosphere was visitor-friendly.  Thanks to all the merchants who worked so hard.
Sincerely, Dorothy (Nagel) Rienfeld, Cherokee, IA

Thanks - There are so many people to thank that it is hard to begin.  The Odebolt Creek Days/125th celebration was wonderful.  The weather was perfect and the crowd was spectacular.  A celebration like that can not happen without the help of many, many individuals and organizations.  First of all, we need to thank all of those people who helped us set up for the event.  During the weekend, we need so many people to help work a shift or organize an event.  We greatly appreciate those individuals who were willing to give up some time to make everything happen.  We realize that this year was extra hard to give up some time but to those of you who did, thanks a bunch.  We also need to thank those people who helped with clean up on Sunday and Monday.  We are afraid to start listing names for fear that we would leave someone out.  So to everyone who helped in any way, please accept this as our deepest, heartfelt thanks.
Sincerely, Odebolt Development Corporation

New Auxiliary Officers - New officers recently selected for Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary Roose Post #313 are President Ruth Neville, Vice President JoAnn Scott, Secretary Phyllis Tiefenthaler, Treasurer Dorothy Landgraf, and Chaplain Madeline McTasney.  The women will be installed during the July 8th evening meeting at Caroll's Kitchen.

Rotary Tours Pump House - Mayor Ron Rex led the Odebolt Rotary on a tour of the new pump house at the water tower on June 11th after their weekly luncheon.  Superintendent of Utilities for the City of Odebolt, Bill Tysor, showed the group the operations at the pump house.  An open house is slated for the near future.

Donor recognized at 35th Blood Banquet (Sioux City, IA, June 13, 2002) - The Siouxland Community Blood Bank conducted their 35th annual blood donor recognition banquet at the convention center on Thursday, June 13th.  The event included a dinner and awards ceremony.   Ruth Ann Mohr of Odebolt was recognized as a ten gallon milestone blood donor.

Red Cross Donors - The American Red Cross Bloodmobile recently held at the Odebolt Community Center saw 45 people with a total blood collection of 41 units.  Those receiving mugs and pins for gallon levels were as follows:  Bruce Henderson, 1 gallon; Bob Harden, 3 gallons; Brad Buller, 4 gallons; John Scanlan, 4 gallons; Randy Babcock, 4 gallons; Jack Krusentjerna, 6 gallons and Pam Porter, 6 gallons.

School Board Filing - Candidates must file nomination papers with the board secretary from Monday, July 8 through Thursday August 1 if they wish to be on the ballot for the September school board elections in Iowa.  Elections will be on Tuesday, September 10.

Future Golf Complex at Lake View - Dan Livingston, an Omaha, Nebraska developer, plans to construct a golf complex with a nine-hole course, driving range and miniature golfing facility southeast of Black Hawk Lake near Lake View.

The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 25, June 20, 2002 

The Mayor Sez. . .
     What a great 125th Birthday party for Odebolt.  Starting with the gala ball (a packed house) a week before, the official Creek Days lead-off Alumni Banquet (a great success), and the after-glow party at the Community Center; it just kept getting better.  The pancake breakfast, basketball, carnival, flea market, food stands, car show, parade, the Odebolt Museum tour, the Pioneer Home, tractor show, and on and on...and please, I didn't mean to leave anyone out.
     Aside from one or two old curmudgeons who wouldn't be happy no-matter-what, we have received nothing but raves about all of the above.
     Hey, Ruth Kelly (Creek Day founder and class of '42), sorry I missed your rousing talk last Saturday a.m.!
     Where can I stop and start thanking everyone involved for making our Creek Days a huge success?  I have said it over and over, and I'll say it again, it is both city and rural Odebolt People that make the difference.  Your City deeply appreciates your efforts and hard work.  We also received many compliments from our guests that stayed with us in the RV park.  We salute!
     R.J. Rex, Mayor
     P.S.  One item deserves special mention - when the party is over, there is always the mess to clean up.  Thanks to the 4-H'ers, the ODC, the OCC, and all other volunteers for the great clean-up job!

Swimming Lessons - Swimming Lessons start at the Odebolt Swimming Pool June 24.  There will be two sessions with 6 levels each, June 24 through July 3, and July 8 through July 17.  Classes are $10.00 per session per child with no classes on Saturday or Sunday.  Class size is limited to 12 students.  Private lessons are also available.  Contact Odebolt Swimming Pool at 668-4512 to schedule lessons for your child.

OCC Tree of Life and Donor Board - A "Tree of Life" has been donated to the Odebolt Community Center in memory of Russ Page, son of Dr. C.L. Page, and Jeanine Johnson, daughter of Marilyn Johnson Page.  Each gold leaf on the tree bears the name of a deceased loved one from the area.  In addition, family members of the late Don Pudenz have donated a "Donor Board" to the OCC in Don's memory.

        
The "Tree of Life" and the "Donor Board"

Odebolt Community Center Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the OCC.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  The Agenda includes: Election of Board Members, Old Business, Finances, Creek Days Overview, Discussion of 'Grants, Time Frame for Balance of Remodeling.

The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 22, May 30, 2002 

Odebolt Community Center Close to Reaching Goal - Submitted by Jerry Reynolds, Rochester, Minnesota, Odebolt Class of 1952, Odebolt Community Center Committee Member.  
     Celebration of Odebolt's Quasquicentennial on June 14 - 16 is an appropriate time for alumni, residents, businesses, friends, and organizations to contribute to the Odebolt Community Center., Inc.  Whether it be one's first donation, an additional contribution, the Raffle, or a memorial, the celebration of the community's 125 year history is a fitting time for contributors to boost the OCC in reaching its goal - so close, yet not quite achieved.  
     Approximately $158,000 (79%) of the $200,000 goal has been contributed through donations, memorials, gifts, and grants - as well as through donated labor, equipment, and materials at cost. The number of individuals in and away from Odebolt who have contributed to the Center is significant and has made the project a reality even sooner than anticipated.  That the Center has already been the site for numerous small and large functions testifies not only to its function as the "center of the community," but to the promise it offers for the future of Odebolt.  A capstone of this achievement is the Quasquicentennial Gala Ball to be held at the Center on Jun 8 - an appropriate site for such a celebration.
     An event which could upstage even the Gala Ball and highlight the Quasquicentennial itself would be an announcement that the OCC's goal of $200,000 has been achieved!
     Through projects like the Community Center, Memorial Park Walk, Odebolt Library Addition, and many other achievements, Odebolt defines itself as a community-at-large" - not only to those who reside in town, but alumni and friends from afar who continue to take pride in their hometown, and are linked together through Odebolt and its history.  Generosity and sacrifice have no limits - geographic or economic or age - when defining Odebolt as a community taking pride in its past and its future.  The Community Center offers a tangible means presently for individuals to invest in and to revitalize their town.  
     A similar event in Odebolt's history, for example, was building the Odebolt Swimming Pool in the 50's - a challenge initially because of near-sightedness and skepticism:  "Why do we need a pool?"  "Contribute money and taxes to a pool?"  The swimming pool, however, soon became a reality because citizens had vision and pride.  And in fifty years, because of that ethic of civic-mindedness in Odebolt's history, the Odebolt Swimming Pool has served hundreds of thousands of youth and adults for the greater good of the town.
     The Memorial Park is another case study of community pride; and on a smaller scale, the willingness of a group of adults and youth to paint recently the storefronts of vacant buildings to improve the appearance of the downtown reflects a spirit of revitalization.

(See the Odebolt Community Center page for information.  A printable Building Fund Donation Card can be found by clicking here!)

County Primary Elections to be held Tuesday, June 4th
District III Supervisor - Republican Incumbent Russell Kroeger of Wall Lake is being challenged by Dean Stock of Lake View
District II Supervisor - Republican Incumbent Rick Hecht of Sac City is unchallenged for the Republican nomination
County Recorder - Republican Incumbent Linda Siebrecht of Odebolt is being challenged by Jacqueline Stone of Sac City.
County Treasurer - Republican Incumbent Vicki Peyton is unchallenged
County Attorney - Pam Dettmann, Sac County attorney, is unchallenged in seeking the Democratic nomination for that office.
Governor of Iowa - Republicans Steve Sukup, Bob Vander Plaats and Doug Gross are seeking their party's nomination for governor to run against Governor Tom Vilsak, who is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
US Senate - Republicans Greg Ganske and Bill Sailier are seeking their party's nomination to run again U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Democrat.
US Congress, District 5 Representative - Steve King of Kiron, John Redwine of Sioux City, Brent Siegrist of Council Bluffs and Jeff Ballenger of Council Bluffs are seeking the Republican nomination.  Paul Shomshor is the lone Democrat seeking his party's nomination.

Yard of the Month - May Yard of the Month was presented to Mike and Zena Olerich of 405 Lawndale, Odebolt, along with an Odebolt flag.  The Yard of the Month is voted upon by Odebolt Chamber of Commerce members.

3-on-3 Tournament - Saturday, June 15th, the 8th annual "Creek Days 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held on 3rd Street in downtown Odebolt starting at 8 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Odebolt Chamber of Commerce.  There will be 4 divisions for boys and girls based upon the grade they will be entering this fall. Elementary (grades 4-5-6); Jr. High (grades 7-8); High School (grades 9-12) and Open Divisions. Pre-registration is required and the deadline for entry is Friday, June 14 at noon.  Contact The Bloyer Agency, Terry's Pump'N Pak, and United Bank of Iowa for entry forms, or call 668-2895 (days), 668-2814 or 2757 evenings.

O-A Staff Honored - Members of the community, friends, family and school staff honored OA School Superintendent Dick Profit, Band Instructor Duane Anderson and TAG Coordinator Eloise Obman at a "Farewell Open House" on Wednesday, May 22 at the school.  Profit will be leaving to accept the position of Shenandoah Community School Superintendent.  Obman and Anderson have both opted for early retirement.

Senator King Donates Flags - Iowa State Senator Steve King visited O-A Elementary classrooms with flags he purchased and donated for display.  Senator King had proposed legislation requiring the American flag be flown in every Iowa classroom and decided to "put his money where his mouth was" and buy flags for his home school district.  Each Odebolt-Arthur classroom now displays both an American and Iowa flag.  Senator King remarked, "Our shared values in God and Country cannot be overstated.  Our flags are visible reminders of our heritage."  Senator King also presented State Of Iowa Scholar awards at the High School.

Deaths:
Bird, Leona (Henrich), age 93, of Odebolt died at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, Tuesday, May 21, 2002.  Born April 21, 1909, the second daughter of John and Katherine (Konradi) Henrich on a farm west of Odebolt; graduated Odebolt High School 1927; married Vincent I. Bird May 8, 1941in Odebolt; taught country school and worked as a nurses aide at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.  Her husband died May 15, 1969.  Survived by daughters Jean and Joann; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
McFarland, Irene N. (Richardson), age 75, of Waterloo, formerly of Odebolt, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at Allen Hospital of natural causes.  Born April 18, 1927 in Odebolt, daughter of Orrie and Bessie Roth Richardson; married Earl G. McFarland Oct. 7, 1946 in Odebolt.  He died Feb. 28, 1979.  Operated McFarland Furniture Store in western Iowa for many years.  Survived by daughters Diane and Sandra; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

                   
1) At Harv's Barber Shop,  2) The Bloyers at the corner of 3rd and Main; 3) Near the Community Center

The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 21,  May 23, 2002

The Mayor Sez ...
_Overdue kudos to the Odebolt Masonic Lodge and its members for the use of their pancake grill units. They have been used by many different organizations and raised thousands of dollars for various causes. Sometimes it is the obvious that gets over looked the easiest. Hats off to the Lodge!
_Tickets are selling well for the 125th ball (June 8th). The beauty shops, First Fed., United Bank of Iowa, and City Hall still have tickets. Remember that it takes a ticket to enjoy the evening of fine food, good entertainment and lots of fun. You will not get in at anytime during the evening without a ticket!
_The Creek Days-125th weekend agenda has been posted. If you have any questions, call City Hall and we'll get the answers for you.
_National Poppy Week is May 20-27th. Please buy a poppy and not only pay tribute to our deceased veterans, but also to our living veterans. The poppy is made by veterans to remember and to help veterans. Wear a poppy with pride and show that you honor the millions of veterans who have served our country. Poppies will be on sale at City Hall and various businesses.
_American Legion breakfast at the Odebolt Community Center on Sunday morning, May 26th, from 9a.m. -1p.m. Bring the family out for a great breakfast and support our American Legion Post and the auxiliary.  R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Chamber of Commerce May 9 Meeting Notes - The downtown flower planters are in place and have been planted with flowers with the help of local 4-H kids.  Banners will be hung downtown on May 18.  The Chamber float is being worked on and wooden nickels have been ordered to throw out as souvenirs.  Blocks of advertising for this year's Creek Days Celebration have been purchased on KKIA, KAYL and KDSN.  The winner of the 2002 Chamber Scholarship is Emily Hogue.  Money was donated to the OA Ball Field Improvement Project, OA Pee Wee's and the OA After Prom.  Yard of the Month promotion starts in May.  The Chamber meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Next month's meeting will be held at Sluggo's.

Creek Day Carnival Tickets - are available at First Federal Bank and United Bank of Iowa.  Tickets are discounted if purchase in advance.  See the Quasquicentennial page for details.

First Federal Spring Fling - The fifth annual Spring Fling on May 9 featured over 10 local business displays which were enjoyed by an estimated 85 customers and friends.  Refreshments were served and there were door prizes and give-away items.  Participating businesses were J&M Windshield Repair, Reis Auto Parts, Avon, Larry Beckman Motors, Discovery Toys, Home and Garden, Flauer Garden, Jim's TV & Appliance, Sac County Mutual Telephone, and First Federal.

Lindgren, Wilken to State - James Lindgren won four events in the Class 1A District track meet May 13th at Holstein; the 200 and 400 dash, 800 meter run, and long jump. Junior Blake Wilken also qualified for the State Track Meet by taking third place in High Jump.  Adam Newman placed in the meet at fifth place in shot put.

Fire at Cropmate - The Odebolt Fire Department responded to a fire at the Cropmate maintenance building located on  Highway 175 at about 2:45 p.m. May 17th.  The building sustained smoke and fire damage.  No injuries were reported.

First Federal Scholarship Awarded - Holly McDonough is the recipient of the fifth annual Touchdown Scholarship for $250 awarded each year to and O-A High School senior.  Each time a touchdown during home game occurs, First Federal donates $25.00 toward the scholarship fund.  Recipients are selected with guidance from school administrators and counselors.  Renae Babcock, Branch Manager, said "Holly sets a fine example of leadership, responsibility ad commitment to school and community."

Veterans Honored in the Avenue of the Flags -  The American Legion and Auxiliary Roose Post 313 of Odebolt are honoring the following Veterans in the "Avenue of Flags" at the Odebolt Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27:
Civil War US Army - Briggle, John; Miller, David; Neville, William T.
World War I US Army - Anderson, Arthur E.; Babcock, Willis; Beeler, Iver; Bengford, Bernard H.; Blumgren, Alfred; Christiansen, Otto; Currie, Donald; Gardner, Jacob; Haefner, Fred; Halboth, Julius; Hanson, Albert E.; Huldeen, Alvin; McFarland, Glen E.; Moore, Earnest R.; Paul, Verne; Reynolds, Eugene "Buddix"; Rex, Earle F.; Rex, Floyd; Schnuckel, Charles; Schnuckel, John Benjamin; Schoeberl, Dr. WM; Schwaller, Edward W.; Schwaller, Henry; Stueckrath, Adam; Treman, Dr. PE; Turner, Irving; Watts, Lloyd.
World War II US Army - Babcock, Willis; Barclay, Aubrey (Red); Bird, Bernard A.; Briggle, Harry; Cranston, Donald; Downing, Robert; Fertig, Leslie Sr.; Friday, Lawrence; Gunderson, J. Pierce; Gustafson, Roland; Heald, Henry W.; Hedberg, Edward L.; Hokanson, RE, Jr.; Kelly, Robert J.; Krusenstjerna, Maurice; Landgraf, Darrell; Lindner, Leo M. Sr.; Lippincott, Cleo C.; Lippincott, Leo L.; Lunblad, Art; Mandernach, Donald; Mauer, Marvin M.; Peterson, Carl Willford; Petschauer, Norman; Purdy, Theodore R.; Schramm, Albert; Schulte, Leo H.; Schwaller, Earle E. Sr.; Sellman, Harry; Siebrecht, Lyle; Simon, August "Benny"; Simon, Lee; Sleight, Robert L.; Stratton, Wayne; Sweeden, Earnest; Teaquist, Howard; Vernia, Lyle; Woebke, Marvin; Ziegmann, John J.
World War I Naval Reserve - Linman, Eldon
World War I Navy - Keller, Harvey Gee
World War II  - Class of 1937
World War II Navy - Buehler, Floyd; Druivenga, Ray; Gardner, Donald; Huebner, Donald C.; Kipp, Adolf J.; McFarland, Earl G. McGonigle, Donald J.; Mohr, Wilbert W.; Shoden, Richard D.; Simon, Leonard Joseph; Wagner, Glen; Wunschel, Delbert
World War II Air Force - Bengford, Norbert B.; Story, Robert L.; Sundell, August; Trudeau, Lawrence
World War II Marines - Etler, Donald; Hoelscher, Paul James
World War I Army Infantry - Meyer, Fred C.
World War I Army Air Corp - Sanders, A.M.
World War II Army Air Corp - Blake, Rolan; Klus, Vernon; Moore, William Henry; Peterson, Dennis H.
Korean War - Air Force - Oldnettle, Eldon; Simon, Frank Paul
Korean War - Army - Bird, William P.; Kies, Arnold; Oxendale, Roland E.; Richardson, Earl D.; Sorensen, Murl E.; Teaquist, Lyle; Tunik, Francis A.
Korean War - Marines - Sorensen, E.D. (Pat); Woebke, Marvin
Korean War - Navy - McCall, Norris
National Guard - Army - Luitjens, Arlen
Vietnam War - Air Force - Oldnettle, Eldon; Rex, Robert F.
Vietnam War - Army - Boger, Kenneth; Huldeen, John Bruce
Vietnam War - Marines - Schwaller, Earl E., Jr.
Vietnam War - Navy - Hansen, Gregory; Schwaller, Keith
Japan - Drake, Duane L.
Air Force - Pingel, Jon C.; Stock, David; Stork, Fred; Streed, Darin P.
Army - Pudenz, Donald; Rex, John D.; Thomsen, Eli;
Navy - Reis, Lyle M.; Sorensen, Leroy
Two flags have been donated in memory of all Civil War Veterans and all World War II Veterans

The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 20,  May 16, 2002

Odebolt Plans for Creek Days and 125th - Plans are underway for the Annual Odebolt Creek Days and Odebolt's celebration of the 125th Quasquicentennial to be held June 14 - 16, 2002.  Starting on Friday, June 14th there will be softball games in Arthur, the Alumni Banquet, and Bingo starting at 6 p.m.  The Odebolt Museum and Pioneer Home will be open throughout the afternoon.  New this year will be the carnival for all to enjoy.
     Saturday morning will see the pancake breakfast at the fire station, and 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament starting at 8 a.m.  The library will be open from 8 to 11 a.m.  There will also be a craft and flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Pedal Track Pulling starts at 9 a.m., while the Pony Rides go from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  The Car and Tractor Shows both begin at 10 a.m.  You can attend the quilt show at the Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.  The Parade begins at 1 p.m. followed by Nuns on the Run, Bingo and Sand Volleyball.  Also new this year is Bull Riding which will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 12 midnight.  There will be a talent show held at the school at 4 p.m. and the dance, featuring "Ransom" will be held at the Community Center from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.  The carnival will again be held throughout the day.
     Sunday's events are as follows:  Ecumenical Church Service at 8 a.m.; Pick-up Pull at 10 a.m.; Tractor Pull, 12 p.m.; Demo Derby, 12 p.m.; Pioneer Home and Odebolt Museum open from 1-4 p.m. and the carnival - all day long.
     There are going to be many booths at this year's Creek Days including a food booth and beer garden by ODC, Funnel Cakes by the Australian Trip students, Desserts by Presbyterian Women, Ice Cream by Music Boosters, Water and Gatorade by Ball Field Improvement and snow cones by the Girl Scouts.
     So come join the fun and enjoy this grand celebration where you will find fun for the whole family!

Come Celebrate Birthdays at Odebolt Public Library during the month of June.  Each week we will make a craft project and play Book Bingo with prizes.  We will celebrate the Library's birthday, the State of Iowa's birthday, Odebolt's birthday and the United States' birthday with special projects each week.
     Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Preschool through 1st grade are invited from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
     Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 2nd through 5th grade are invited from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

City of Odebolt Notices -  The City will be flushing water hydrants Monday through Friday, May 20 through 24 starting at 8 a.m.  This may result in low water pressure and you may experience rusty or discolored water.  _ Notice to Property Owners:  Blowing cut grass or depositing twigs, branches or other debris onto City Streets is prohibited.  It may cause drain sewers to become plugged and cause street flooding.  _Property owners are reminded that all properties including vacant lots with empty buildings are to be kept mowed.  If the city finds it necessary to mow, the owner will be billed accordingly.  

Yard of the Month - The Odebolt Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Yard of the Month".  The "Yard of the Month" sign will be displayed in the winner's yard from the 15th to the 1st of the month beginning in May.

The Mayor Sez...
_I came across something the other day that I felt warranted a space in my column - the word "misinformation".  It seems to travel the fastest and the furthest.  It is simply amazing how quickly incorrect information can breed and multiply when inaccurate sources are used.  Does the above sound familiar to anyone?
_ Our new water plant on the boulevard is now up and running.  When the landscaping and seeding are completed, we will be having an open house for all to see.
_Just another reminder to get your tickets to the ball and have a great evening of good food, good music, and a lot of fun.  Be sure and buy a raffle ticket promoting a fund raiser for the community center.  Vote for the kings and queens.
_Dates to remember:  125th Ball is June 8th; Alumni Banquet, Friday, June 24th; Creek Days, Friday-Sunday, June 14, 15, 16th.

Graduation for 36 seniors will be held Sunday, May 19 -   The program includes a prelude concert by the O-A Senior High School Band under the direction of Duane Anderson; a Senior Video by Alison Neumann and Tisha Scholfield; Pomp and Circumstance, played by Kay Bloyer and Laurie Currie ushering the seniors into the ceremonies; a welcome by Principal Charles Foy; Address by senior Molly Heidenreich; Kristina Mentzer will sing "Letting Go"; Address by Father Allan Reicks of St. Martin's Chatholic Church; Presentation of Awards by Joe Heidenreich and Principal Foy; Valedictorian Address; Presentation of the Class of 2002 by Superintendent Dick Profit, with diplomas presented by O-A Board of Education members Bob Daiker and Jane Heidenreich; perfromance of "Hold on To Your Dreams" by the O-A Chorus; and the recessional.  The Class of 2002 chose purple, lavender and silver as colors, the lavender rose as flower, and the class motto is "Through learning we found sharing; Through sharing we found friendships; Through friendships we found ourselves."

This year's graduates are Troy Babcock, Nicholas Barker, Kariann Blair, Darrel Bobzien, Brandon Daiker, Andrea Flink, Malana Hansen, Molly Heidenreich and Emily Hogue, Nathaniel Knop, Sara Lane, Marshall Lantz, James Lindgren, Holly Lorenzen, Holly McDonough, Kristina Mentzer, Justin Neumann, Adam Newman, Chad Peterson, April Pudenz, Sarah Pudenz, Rusty Reik, Jonathan Rydberg, Rebecca Schaefer, Isaac Schmidt, Kyle Schroeder, Travis Schroeder, Tiffany Schulte, Angela Siebrecht, Michael Siebrecht, Adam Snyder, Zachary Thompson, Tyson Veit, Brian Wipperling, Rachel Wunschel and Timothy Youngquist.

School Board Recognition - Each year thousands of hours are served by volunteer school board members.  Odebolt-Arthur School Board Members are recognized for their dedication and hard work in preparing today's students for tomorrow's world.  They are:  President, Roger Buehler; Vice President, Bruce Raasch; Secretary, Carol Auen;  Treasurer, Renae Babcock; and Directors, Jane Heidenreich and Bob Daiker.

Students will Work for Music & History Tour - O-A Music Boosters are sponsoring a music and history trip to Gettysburg and Washington D.C. in late May, 2003.  Currently 50 students and 20 adults are signed up.  Students would like to do odd jobs this summer to earn money toward the cost of the trip, which is $615 for seven days/six nights.  If you would like to hire a student, please contact Mrs. Linda Johnson at the OA Music Department, 4353.

Trojan Golfers Win Sectional Title - May 10th the Trojan golfers competed in the 1A Sectional at Holstein and came away with the Sectional title, qualifying for the District meet.  The also placed third in the Maple Valley Conference.

Deaths:  Landgraf, Bernadine Jeanette, age 79, died at her home in Odebolt Friday, May 3, 2002 after a progressive illness.  Born April 12, 1923, daughter of Herman and Gertrude (Losch) Siemer, near Dow City, Iowa.  Married Darriel Landgraf October 15, 1947 in Denison, Iowa.  Lived in Denison, farmed near Schleswig and Kiron; moved to Odebolt, 1993.  Burial Odebolt Cemetery.

The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 19,  May 9, 2002

The Mayor Sez...
_I understand that the OA Ball Field Improvement Project pancake breakfast was a huge success!  Our appreciation to the hard working volunteers and donors that made it happen.
_Just a few reminders:  get your 125th ball tickets (great dinner and entertainment June 8th at the Community Center), vote for your king and queen candidates (will be announced at the ball), get your alumni banquet tickets (June 14th), get your advance ride tickets for the carnival, and get yourself ready to enjoy a great celebration.
_Last, but not least, for this week I would like to say thanks for the nice comments on my "Mayor Sez..." column (even our good neighbors from Wall Lake and Early).  R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Richland Robins Raise Funds - $1,460 was raised for the Odebolt Swimming Pool by The Richland Robins 4-H Club omelet brunch held March 17 at the Odebolt Community Center.  ALL Branch #4216 contributed $500 in matching funds.  The club appreciates the support from the community, Farmers Cooperative and First Federal.

Resignation Accepted from Supt. Profit - The school board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dick Profit and approved hiring an interim superintendent at the April 29 meeting.  Profit has served the O-A School District for the past 32 years and has accepted a position as Superintendent of the Shenandoah School District.  Hiring an interim superintendent will allow the school board more time to investigate other options for the future, such as sharing a superintendent with another school district.

Odebolt Clean-Up Day will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2002.  See the calendar for details

School News:
Preschool Enrollment - If you are interested in sending your child to preschool for the 2002-2003 school year, please call 668-2767 for information.  Current class size is 10 with room for 10 more children.
8th Grade Travels to the Twin Cities - Proceeds from two projects are helping to send 9 eighth grade members of TAG and their chaperones to the Minnesota's Twin Cities May 9-11.  The TAG students operated an invention t-shirt business and managed the Sweet Tooth Booth at the Spring Carnival to raise funds.  They will go to a Twins/Yankees baseball game, visit the Science Museum of Minnesota, attend a live theater production, stop at Cabella's and go to the Mall of America.
Trip to Living History Farms - 17 TAG students in grades two through six took a field trip to Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA on May 2.  They visited the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, the 1850 Pioneer Farm and 1900 Farm, as well as the Walnut Hill Town, a typical 1875 farm-support community.  Proceeds from the Spring Carnival paid for most of the expenses.
Celebrate and Read - During March, 2641 books were read.  The total so far is 4,560.  All people, young and old are encouraged to read books and turn in their totals.

The Chronicle, Volume 111, Number 18,  May 2, 2002

The Mayor Sez .
_Advisory .if you receive a call soliciting money from any law enforcement agency, ask them to send you their information in the mail. Read what your money is going for before you write a check. If they get insistent over the phone, hang up!
_What a thrill it was last week to see K-5th grade cleaning and picking up at the city park and memorial walk park in recognition of Earth Day. Thanks OA school and faculty.
_We had Kurt Hofmeister, 5th grade instructor, and some of his 5th graders plant a tree to celebrate Arbor Day. Shane Vondracek, the Sac Co. naturalist, assisted them. The students were reminded how it takes years for a tree to grow to maturity and in 15 minutes a fool can cut it down. Trees are remembrances of the past and hope of the future.
_Just a reminder to get your tickets to the Quasquicentennial ball and vote for the King and Queen in the different categories.
R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt 

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