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The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 48
November 29, 2007
The
Mayor Sez…
Congratulations to our Odebolt Nursing and Rehab.
Center for a “Deficiency-free Survey”! The picture of all the employees in the
Chronicle last week was quite impressive. It makes us realize what really good
care and attention our ONRC residents receive.
Hey, Kids!! Don’t miss this Saturday at the Community
Center. Santa Claus is coming to town from 2-4 P.M. Lots of treats and
Christmas spirit!!
From the ‘bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
Gift to Library--(photo) The Odebolt Public Library was recently
the recipient of a cash gift from the Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.
It was in appreciation for helping children's minds grow and inspiring
everyone to read each and every day. In the photo, Librarian Donarae
Cleveland accepts the gift from Sigma Chapter member Arlene Sundell. - D.
Cleveland
Odebolt 4-H collecting food items -- The Richland Robins and OA
Showmen 4-H Clubs are collecting food items for the Sac County Outreach
Center. They have placed collection boxes in each church in Odebolt.
Items needed include canned food, soups, juices, boxed potatoes and cereals.
They also have freezer space available.
The boxes will be picked up Sunday December 9.
Please help fill up these boxes!
TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this
special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on
www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
Photos:
-Megan Snyder, Justine Ross and Kaytlin Peine receive medals
at Iowa Drill Team Association State Solo Contest in Pella Nov. 3.
-O-A Dance Express received a 1st place trophy for pom routine in
2007 Northwest Iowa clinic Oct. 27 at Lake View. Team director is Rendee
Wallace.
-Full page devoted to photos of 2007 Mat Rat Wrestling Club, with
Mat Rats' results from 24th Annual OA Youth Wrestling Tournament Nov.
17. Page sponsored by Odebolt Lumber Company, Reis Service & Auto Parts,
James Body & Glass, and UAP Distribution/Pioneer Ag Center.
OBITUARY
SGT. ADRIAN HIKE
Sergeant Adrian Edward Hike, age 26, was killed in action in
Afghanistan on November 12, 2007. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
91st Calvery Regiment based at Schweinfurt, Germany.
Hike died of injuries suffered when his patrol vehicle struck and
detonated an IED near Bermel in eastern Afghanistan. He was on a resupply
mission to Combat Outpost Malekshav, a remote base less than three miles
from the Pakistani border.
He was born July 21, 1981, in Carroll, Iowa, and attended schools in
Odebolt, Lake View, Wall Lake, and Sac City where he graduated in 2000.
After enlisting in the Army in 2002 he completed Cavalry Scout training
at Ft. Knox. His duty station was Schweinfurt, Germany.
In February 2005 he was deployed to Iraq where he served for a year and
received a Purple Heart due to injuries. In 2006 he attended Airborne and
Paratrooper training for 8 weeks at Ft. Benning. In June 2007 he was
deployed to Afghanistan where he was killed in action.
Hike lived a theme of selfless service that started long before his
military career. He gave up his own security to keep his family together,
and never shared experiences with his mom he thought would give her
nightmares. His military career shed him of childish habits and crafted
him into a true hero. That is how he will be remembered.
He is survived by his parents, Robert Bird of Odebolt and Kim Bird of
Ralston; four brothers: Robert Jr. of Odebolt, Martin and his wife Jill of
Harcourt, Jonathon of Ft. Dodge, and Aaron of Rinard; his Grandmother
Delores Bird of Odebolt; his Grandmother Patricia Stout of Ralston and
Special Friend William Schneider; his Great-grandmother Daisy Hyland of
Lake City; Uncles: Kevin Hike and wife Mary of Lake City, Charles and Andy
Bird of Odebolt, Kenny Hike and friend Karen Stewart of Des Moines, Bill
Bird and wife Denise of Newell; his Aunts Kathryn Edwards and Husband
Craig of Carroll; Karla Fisher and husband Scott of Jane, Missouri,
Cecilia Mathias and Husband Jerry of Deloit, Shirley Trulsen and husband
Bruce of Carroll, Linda Fagan and husband Tim of Lanesboro, Karen Peterson
and husband Richard of Ida Grove, and Janet Johnson of Ozark Missouri.
Numerous cousins also survive him.
He was preceded in death by Aunt Karen Kay, Grandfathers William Bird
of Odebolt, Raymond Hike of Effingham, Illinois, Ferman Stout of Ralston,
and Great-grandparents Lloyd Hyland of Lake City, and Kenneth and Frieda
Hike of Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial was held at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday,
November 24, 2007 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll with Father
James McCormick as Celebrant. Visitation was held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday
at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll where there was a
Christian Wake Service held by Holy Spirit Parish. The casket was moved to
the church at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday to lie in state until the time of
service. Burial was in the Carroll City Cemetery with full military
honors.
Casket bearers were SGT Christopher Winburn, SGT Jeffery Hodge, SSGT
Andrew Larson, SGT Stephen Gauthier, SGT Christopher Matz, and SSGT Robert
Connelly. Honorary casket bearers were his 22 cousins.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.dahnandwoodhouse.com
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ODEBOLT.NET NEWS
B. Horak & B. Ekse, Webnews Editors
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SANTA & MRS. SANTA'S VISIT A SUCCESS
In
spite of the icy winter weather, the party held Saturday, December 1st for Odebolt's children went
off quite well and was well attended, although kids from neighboring
towns couldn't make it due to road conditions. The jolly couple
arrived by fire truck while everyone awaited indoors at the Odebolt
Community Center, out of the weather. Each child received a bag of
goodies and a box of crackerjack. Lots of cookies and cocoa were had
by all, including Mr. & Mrs. Santa. Everyone who sat on Santa's lap
had their photo taken. Even Mr. & Mrs. Mayor got to sit on Santa's
lap!.
Thanks to the many volunteers who helped make this all
possible. From the response we received, we will do it again next year.
- R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
War claims area Soldier
Sgt. Adrian Edward Hike, son of Robert Bird of Odebolt
and Kim Bird of Ralston, was killed Monday, Nov. 12, 2007,
in combat in Afghanistan.
Mass of the Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 24, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in
Carroll. Burial with military honors will be in
Carroll Cemetery.
Obituary
at Daily Times Herald, Carroll, Iowa
Online condolences can be left for the family at
Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home.
BASKETBALL HISTORY
from the Odebolt History Pages
Saturday, October 17, 1914
Odebolt girls play
Danbury in Odebolt
Before the 1930
school building was constructed there was no gymnasium, and the girls'
basketball team practiced and played games outside on the south side
of the 1900 building. The girls traveled by train to "away" games,
played the game and caught the next train to Odebolt. Here's the
write-up of the girls' 1914 autumn games from the 1915 Aurora, the
first yearbook of Odebolt High School:
The Basketball Season
The 1915 Basketball team was composed
largely of new players and some of these had never played the game
before. A great deal of interest was taken by the team to have strong
material as they wished to keep up the excellent record of the school.
The team was greatly benefited by the distinguished coaching of
Principal Core. Although the result of the work of this year's team
has not been quite as good as the work of the team last year, the
spirit and endeavor put forth could not have been better.
Early in the season two games were lost to Danbury but
the showing was good considering the amount of practice of the new
team against the Danbury team, as the latter was composed of old
players. The last game with the above mentioned team was the most
exciting and hard fought game of the season. Battle Creek, Sloan, and
Lake View fell easy preys but the game with Auburn was not so easily
won. It was one of the fastest games of the year.
Captain Eleanor Groman will end her basketball career
with the school this year. Her exceptional skill and accuracy in
throwing baskets marks her as a star forward. She will be long
remembered as such, especially by this season's teammates.
Lulu Hewitt also played forward this year. Her fine
team work was one of her distinguishing features, also her self
control in playing had a great deal to do with this season's success.
She will make splendid material to start next year's team.
Ida Level played her first year in basketball this
season. She has made a brilliant success as jumping center. She is
tall and very quick which are excellent qualities for a player.
Marion Koehler, playing side center, is known for her
clever field work. Although she is small her dexterity overcomes this
handicap.
Louis Steuckradt, known for her splendid "sticking"
qualities has made a strong guard for the team and has the promise of
being a star player.
Minnie Reuber the other guard, has the advantage of
being tall as well as a good player. There were very few forwards that
could do much when Minnie was playing guard.
Agnes Oursler, our substitute, played a few minutes in
both the Danbury and Sloan games. Judging from the way she played she
will not have to remain as substitute very long.
The team is looking forward to further great success
this spring. Although the lack of a gymnasium handicapped the team in
getting the necessary practice thru the winter months, the members of
the team look forward with great enthusiasm, determined to bring this
season's work to a successful ending. [Since the yearbook went to
print on March 1, a record of the spring season is not included.]
Basketball Schedule
(Odebolt score / Opponent score)
October 3 Danbury at Danbury 8 / 37
October 9 Battle Creek at Battle Creek 25 / 16
October 17 Danbury at Odebolt 18 / 21
October 24 Lake View at Lake View 42 / 4
October 31 Sloan at Odebolt 34 / 2
November 5 Auburn at Auburn 16 / 13
The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 47
November 22, 2007
The
Mayor Sez…
It appears as though we are on track to get the
Highway 20 4-lane project underway. It is my understanding that the Iowa DOT
has put the project as the #1 priority road project in the state. We shall
see. The DOT commission reports the only grading at this time in the state is
being done on Hwy. 20 for the Webster/Calhoun County stretch.
Here is the “hooker”. The Iowa Legislature is looking
for ways to fund the Hwy. 20 project and other road construction projects
around the state by raising the gas tax, raising license plate costs on motor
vehicles, especially pickup trucks, and some other revenue raising tactics.
Cut me some slack! Where did they get the money to grade and pave 4 lane
highways all across, up and down, in eastern Iowa?? I will say this, “A penny
or two more for fuel tax can raise millions and everyone pays, even
out-of-state vehicles, including trucks, passing thru. As far as tampering
with our license fees for vehicles, let’s take a look at our neighboring State
of Minnesota. The most anyone pays on any motor vehicle license is a maximum
of around $80.00 and Minnesota appears to have a very good 4-lane highway
system. Maybe our legislative study committee on the above matter should talk
to our neighbors to the north.
From the ‘bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
NOTICE: Sac County Landfill will be closed on Saturdays through
April 5, 2008.
Odebolt hosts Arts & Crafts Showing -- (Photo) The Odebolt Arts &
Crafts Show, organized by Rendee Wallace, was deemed a great success with 22
vendors showcasing their wares at the Odebolt Community Center on Sunday,
November 4th.
Over 150 people attended the show which featured
candles, jewelry, purses, wooden items, photography, digital scrap-booking,
homemade crafts & clothing, home decor and more.
The show will be an annual event and is scheduled for
the first Sunday of November to coincide with St. Martin's annual turkey
supper. Mark your calendars for November 2, 2008.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt held their annual Fall Harvest
Luncheon and Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 11. A large crowed took advantage of
the good weather to enjoy Staley's chicken and all the trimmings. (Photo - D.
Cleveland)
Veterans Day Coffee -- The Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary Post
#313 sponsored a Veterans Day Coffee open house at Caroll's Kitchen on Friday,
November 9. (Photo - D. Cleveland)
Odebolt Community Center
Schedule of events for December
Dec 1 - SANTA visit!
Dec 15 - Wedding Reception
Dec 16 - Private booking
Dec 28 - Dathan Loger Birthday Party, 6-8 p.m.
(Full Page Ad with
photos)
Congratulations to the Staff at
Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center
for earning a Deficiency-Free Survey from the
Department of Inspections & Appeals in 2007.
Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center
801 S. Des Moines, Odebolt, IA
712-668-4867
TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this
special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on
www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
- OA High School Honor Roll
- OA sends Shayna Cooper (oboe) & Ryan Rohlf (percussion) to NW Iowa Honor
Band
- Page of photos from the OA High School musical "Guys & Dolls"
OBITUARIES Teresa E. Lilly
Teresa E. Lilly of Blair, Nebraska died Saturday, Oct.
27, 2007, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at
St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair. Interment was at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Wall Lake (Iowa) cemetery.
Teresa Elizabeth Ziegmann was born in Odebolt, Iowa, to
Joseph and Mary (Stelpflug) Ziegmann. She graduated from Odebolt High
School.
She married Alvin Reising; he preceded her in death in
1945. She later married James Lilly.
The Lillys moved to Blair in 1965 and owned and
operated the Blair bowling alley. Mrs. Lilly was a member of the Blair
Fraternal Order of Eagles and St. Francis Church Ladies Society, numerous
card clubs, and originated the Blair Ladies bridge marathon group.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger
and Donna Reising of Omaha and Dennis and Carole Reising of Mechanicsville,
Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Bill Beach of Sac City, Iowa,
Joan and Gene Turner of O'Neill, Mary and Bob Parks of Omaha, Teresa and Tom
Mencke of Blair, and Carol and Jim McGinley of Mansfield, Texas; 21
grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a
sister, Barbara Engel of Sac City; brothers, Msgr. Leonard Ziegmann of San
Antonio, Texas, and Walter Ziegmann of Iowa City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in
1985; an infant son, Dale Reising; brothers, John, Paul and Edward Ziegmann;
and a grandson, Thomas Reising.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 46
November 15, 2007
The
Mayor Sez…
I don’t know about anyone else, but I was sure happy to
get the hour back from day-light savings. I don’t like getting out of bed when
it’s still dark outside. Weather for the rest of Nov. looks good and with the
price of oil and gas we need to hope for warmer winter.
The cost of living in our homes has become astronomical
and we need to save on energy costs the best we can. One way to do that is to
keep the thermostat turned down and get some electric space heaters in the
lived in part of your home and use electric blankets for your bedrooms. You
will save dollars on heating costs!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
From the ‘bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
Happy Thanksgiving!
When the pilgrims invited their kind neighbors to
help them celebrate their first bountiful harvest in the new land, they
probably never imagined the long-lasting impact that early dinner would have!
We'd like to join our friends and neighbors in celebrating that very spirit of
peace, freedom and harmony that makes this tradition so special today. Our
best Thanksgiving greetings to one and all.
Chronicle Printing &
Publishing, CoBe's Bar & Grill, Cubby's, Dresselhuis & Heidenreich Law Firm,
Friedrichsen Trucking & Real Estate, Hemer's Plumbing & Heating, Iowa State
Bank, Member FDIC, Jamboree Foods, Jim's TV & Appliance, Lundell Plastics
Corporation, Mark Hansen's Rex Chevrolet GMC Trucks, Odebolt Assisted Living,
Odebolt Lumber, Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center, Reis Auto Parts & Service,
Shear Magic, Swanson Insurance & R.E., UAP Distribution/Pioneer Seeds, United
Bank of Iowa, Member FDIC
Thanksgiving closings
-The Sac County Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday,
November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving weekend.
-Shear Magic will be closed for Thanksgiving from Thurs., November
22 thru Mon., November 26 and will re-open Tuesday, November 27th. Ph.
712-668-2CUT, 222 S. Main Street, Odebolt, IA. Janet Hoefling, Owner
-Swanson Insurance & Real Estate's offices will be closing at noon
Wednesday, November 21 and will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, November 26.
Chili Fundraiser--(photo) Odebolt Assisted Living held a chili
fundraiser for the Odebolt Cemetery on November 2. - D. Cleveland
Turkey Supper--(photo) Again this year a large crowd enjoyed St.
Martin's Parish annual turkey supper on November 4. - D. Cleveland
STUDENT NEWS
Cory Duff of Odebolt is serving as an ambassador for the 2007-08 school year
at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Ambassadors serve as leaders in
welcoming prospective students and their parents to campus.
ODEBOLT LIBRARY--See list of new items for October 2007 in this
week's Chronicle.
From left, Faith Jones, TDI certified
evaluator,
Toby and Deb Loger, from Odebolt.
(Photo & article submitted by Deb Loger)
Therapy Dog -Toby, a Shetland Sheepdog, or "Sheltie",
under the guidance of handler Deb Loger of Odebolt, completed the
first phase of the evaluation requirements for registration with
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) by passing the TDI temperament
evaluation for suitability to become a potential therapy dog.
Toby was
required to complete the 10 steps of the American Kennel Club Canine
Good Citizen Test ® plus additional requirements. The test was
conducted Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Des Moines Obedience Training Center.
The next step in the process is to complete an application for
registration form, send in a photo of Toby and documentation of good
health and vaccinations from his veterinarian.
Therapy dogs voluntarily visit hospitals and nursing
homes providing emotional therapy for patients and residents. Toby is
a frequent visitor at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
90th Birthday Card Shower for Phrona Johnson
November 25, 2007. The family of Phrona Johnson wish to honor her with a
card shower for her 90th birthday. Cards may be sent to: P.O. Box 554,
Odebolt, Iowa 51458. Love & Best Wishes from Your Family!
OPEN HOUSE
2 - 4 P.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25
413 Locust St., Odebolt.
1-1/2 story home, 4 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath,
laundry room, full basement, asphalt roof, permanent siding, 2-car attached
garage, single car unattached garage. A must see!! Friedrichsen Real Estate,
Wanita Friedrichsen, Broker, Ph. 712-668-4148, Odebolt, IA 51458
PUBLIC AUCTION
Clean line of farm machinery, equipment, and misc. items to be sold at:
Public Auction, Saturday, November 17, 2007 at: 1:00 P.M. Located: 610
West Second Street, Odebolt, Ia. Don & Doreen Schmidtke, Owners. Wilken
Auction Company. Check web site for more info, photos, etc.
www.greenrealestate-auction.com
CoBe's Bar & Grill,
Odebolt, Iowa
Announcing Our
1st Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Nov. 23rd.
Please join us to celebrate our
1st year in business. Anniversary cake will be served. Karaoke by The Sound
Company.
CoBe's will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving, November 22nd.
CoBe's Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!
Call CoBe's at 668-2278 for "Carry Out Orders" and/or
to Reserve Our Private Party Room for Your Holiday Gathering. Call Today!
TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this
special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on
www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
--8 Trojans Earned All-District recognition in the final season of
Odebolt-Arthur football; 23 earned letters; 10 earned Academic
All-District recognition.
--4 winners announced for football and volleyball 2007-2008 O-A Super
Sportsmanship Award.
--O-A Middle School Honor Roll
--O-A volleyball program had another banner year in 2007, as the
Trojanettes claimed the District Title and placed third in the Maple
Valley Conference with an 8-3 record and an overall mark of 20-10. 3 'Nettes
named All-Conference.
--(photo) 5 members of the Odebolt-Arthur FFA and Mr. Miller attended
80th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
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ODEBOLT.NET NEWS
B. Horak & B. Ekse, Webnews Editors
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Here are two recipes from a very old cookbook
that belonged to our maternal grandmother, Anna Anderson Carlson
(1884-1967). She and our grandfather, Sigurd Carlson, married in 1911
and farmed near Odebolt most of their lives.
When this cookbook was written, the main course for
Thanksgiving may have been strutting around in the farm yard until
just before the holiday, and before the farm wife could roast the
turkey or chicken, she had to catch it, arrange for it to meet its
demise (probably by her own hand), gut it and pluck its feathers. She
roasted the bird in a large wood- or coal-fired cookstove without
benefit of a temperature gauge; she had to judge the oven temperature
by how it felt on her hand when she opened the oven door.
She churned her own butter from cream from the farm's
milk cows, and used the butter to baste the bird and make the
dressing. The dressing, of course, was made from her homemade bread;
the egg was gathered from her chicken house; she went to her root
cellar for the onion from last summer's garden.
She used a cast iron grinder clamped to the kitchen
counter or table to manually grind the heart, liver, gizzard, onion,
pork and allspice for the dressing. The pork would have come from one
of the farm's hogs butchered on site.
Our grandmother's language for body parts was very
modest; she would never use the word "breast" for the front part of a
bird or any other living thing. Thighs and legs were also problematic.
However, most women of that era had been taught by their mothers how
to roast poultry, and wouldn't need a recipe.
Judging by the pristine condition of this page in the
cookbook, Grandma may not have even read the offending words for those
body parts.
Roast Poultry
After poultry is cleaned and washed inside and out with cold
water, fill inside with dressing. Have at least a yard of fine twine
in trussing needle. Turn wings across back so that pinions touch. Run
needle through thick part of wing under bone, through body and wing on
other side; return in same way, but passing needle in over bone, tie
firmly, leaving several inches of twine. Press legs up against body,
run needle through thigh, body and second thigh; return, going round
bone in same way; tie firmly. Run needle through ends of legs, return,
passing needle through rump; if opening is badly torn, one or two
stitches may be needed; or if steel skewers are used put one through
wings of fowl and other through opposite thigh. Then wind twine in
figure eight from one handle of skewer to other. Rub all over with
soft butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on rack in
roasting pan and put into very hot oven. Make basting mixture with 1/2
cupe each of butter and water; keep hot and baste every 10 or 15
minutes. Roast 3 hours for 8 pound turkey, 1 to 2 hours for chicken
and ducks. Keep oven very hot. If bird is very large and heavy, cover
breasts and legs with several thicknesses of paper to keep from
burning.
Dressing
Soak a loaf of stale bread about five minutes in cold water and press
out all water. Mix one egg, 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, or
sage, salt and pepper. Cook heart, liver, and gizzard until done. Put
through meat grinder with one big onion and one pound of fresh pork
from the fat from top of loin, and a few whole allspice. Mix all
together.
- Bonnie (Girvan) Ekse
LOOKING FOR VOICES FOR THE
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Odebolt-Arthur
Ministerial Association is planning their annual Thanksgiving Worship
this Sunday, November 18 at 6 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in
Odebolt. Rev. Mark Volkers, host pastor, will serve as worship
leader. Rev. Trish Underberg of Faith Lutheran Church will
deliver the message. A mass community choir, under the direction of
Barb Votrobeck, will sing a thanksgiving anthem.
Anyone willing to sing is asked to meet at 5:15 PM in the church
fellowship hall to practice.
The Odebolt-Arthur Ministerial Association is comprised
of 6 churches: First Presbyterian, Odebolt; Faith Lutheran, Odebolt;
Trinity Lutheran, Odebolt; St. Martin Catholic, Odebolt; United
Methodist, Odebolt; and Evangelical Free, Arthur.
The public is invited to join in this annual
celebration of thanks to God. For further information, please call
668-4510.
Trojanettes on Maple Valley
Volleyball
All Conference Teams
1st Team: Bayle Olerich,
Senior
2nd Team: Morgan Olerich, Sophomore
Honorable mention: Abbie Grote, Junior
Odebolt-Arthur Final Conference
Standing was 8 wins to 3 losses.
GUYS & DOLLS
O-A High School Musical
CLICK FOR PHOTOS
submitted by Daryl Cleveland
Click for photos of the play from the
Ida County Courier on-line album
The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 45
November 8, 2007
The Mayor Sez…
Hey, remember my article on our 9 year old inventor,
Jake Wulf? Well, he was on the Ellen DeGeneres Show last Friday showing off
his invention. Not only is he an inventor, he is a showman extraordinaire!
Atta, boy, Jake!!
I would like to thank our returning councilmen, Butch
and Todd, for their willingness to serve for another 4 years. We salute!
Thanksgiving is only 2 wks away. In 3 weeks Santa Claus
will be coming to town. It is later than we think.
From the ‘bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
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ODEBOLT SNOW ORDINANCE
69.10 SNOW REMOVAL:
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any
vehicle on a public street, alley or city-owned off-street
parking area of any day during the periods of November 1
to April 1 when weather conditions consist of snow, sleet,
ice and/or freezing rain.
CITY OF ODEBOLT |
Alan and Kim Schmidt Named Northwestern Parents of the
Year--(photo)
Read the full story.
County Veterans Memorial--(photo) The Sac County Veterans Memorial
Committee is pleased to announce the design for the memorial that is planned
for construction in 2008. Applications for honoring a veteran are available at
all the banks and libraries in the county, the SETD office, the Veterans
Affairs Office in Sac City, or online at
www.saccountyveteransmemorial.com
100th Birthday--Martin (Speck) Blass was born in 1907 to George and
Katherine (Hoefling) Blass of Odebolt. They moved to a farm southeast of Early
when he was about 2.
Gospel Music Quartet to Perform
- Higher Power will be in concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Nov. 11.
There will be a soup supper before the concert at 6:00 p.m. The concert will
start at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. A free will offering will be
received. www.hpquartet.com
Peterson Pioneer Home--(photo) The final two photos in the series
appear in the Chronicle this week. If you would like to get a closer look,
call City Hall and they will be happy to set you up with a visit to the
historic home. - D. Cleveland
Pioneer Home web page
STUDENT NEWS
Iowa Lakes Community College has awarded the spring 2008 semester Louis and
Helen Casper Memorial Scholarship to Colton Carstensen, son of Tammy & Kurt
Carstensen of Odebolt.
4 Generations of Siebrechts--(photo) grandpa Lester Siebrecht and
great-grandma Lois Siebrecht, both of Odebolt, are pictured with fourth
generation, Allison Siebrecht and her father Jon Siebrecht, of Newell.
 Time
to Talk Turkey... Chronicle Sponsors Turkey Drawings. Many of the area
businesses are again taking part in the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing
sponsored by The Chronicle. To enter the drawing, clip the turkey ads from The
Chronicle and fill out the registration form. (No copies accepted.) Take your
entry to the participating businesses. Turkey registration forms will be in
The Chronicle Nov. 1 & 8. The drawings will be held Monday, November 12
and winners from each participating business will be notified. Need not be
present to win. Turkeys can be picked up after November 14 at Jamboree Foods.
Employees cannot register where employed but can register at the other
participating businesses.
Whip Up A Delightful Holiday. Wouldn't it be terrific to get an
incredible cookbook FREE just before the holidays? You will, by being a
subscriber to The Chronicle. We are inviting you to submit your favorite
recipes, old and new, to this annual cookbook. All the recipes received
between now and November 16 will be compiled into a Holiday Cookbook to be
delivered to all subscribers with their newspaper in early December. The
2007 Holiday Cookbook will have five categories: Meats and Meat Dishes;
Salads and Desserts; Cookies, Bars, Breads, Cakes; Vegetables and Soups;
Kids Section. Please: Specify the category for your recipe. Send as
many as you like; we will use them as space allows. Include your name,
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TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this
special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on
www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
--O-A 7th and 8th Mock Trial team will travel to Carroll Nov.
13 to compete in the Region 6 Mock Trial Competition.
--Congresswoman Darlene Hooley of Oregon visited with O-A staff prior to
game (photo) and did the coin toss at Oct. 26 game. - D. Cleveland
--End of an Era...Trojan Football. See full page of photos of last O-A
football game on Oct. 26.
--Additional 2006-07 yearbooks available. Contact office or Traci Allen
at e-mail address on school web site:
www.odebolt-arthur.net/staff.htm
Advisory Committee--The O-A Citizens Advisory Committee will
soon be getting organized. This committee is board-appointed and charged
with making recommendations to the board. Anyone having an interest in
serving the district in this way, please contact the school or any
school board member.
OBITUARIES
EVELYN KORNER
Evelyn Ione Korner, 79, passed away on Wednesday,
October 17, 2007, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 24th, at
Morgan Township Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa, with Pastor Merle Mahnken
officiating.
She was born January 3, 1928 in Gowrie, Iowa, the
daughter of Emory and Elda (Clark) Lingren.
Evelyn was united in marriage to William Korner on
January 5, 1949. A long time resident of Odebolt, Iowa, she later resided in
Denison and Lake View before moving to Las Vegas several years ago. Evelyn
was in the food service industry most of her life. She was a cook at
Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Odebolt and at Job Corps in Denison. She and
her late husband, William, also owned a bar and restaurant in Kiron.
She is survived by three sisters: Jean (Mark) Rossow of
Jefferson, IA, Geri Irwin of Iowa City, IA, and Wavey Baeth of California;
three brothers: Red Lingren of Schleswig, IA, Don (Elaine) Lingren of Des
Moines, IA, and Denny (Pat) Lingren of Denison, IA; three daughters: Cindy
McWhirt of Omaha, NE, Becky Ellinger of Fort Collins, CO, and Vicki
(Charles) Spoonhour of Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren: Missy Bluml, Jason
(Joni) Bluml, Tiffany Ellinger and Tate Ellinger; four great-grandchildren:
Taylor, Temara and Tarek Ellinger and Rylan Bluml; and by her beloved
Shihtzu, Radar.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband
William in 1983; brother Merlyn Lingren, and sister Leora Lindquist.
BRADLEY KLINE, JR.
Bradley J. Kline, Jr., age 15, of Odebolt, Iowa, died
Saturday, October 27, 2007, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident
near Mapleton, Iowa.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 1,
2007, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction
of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend DeAnn Klapp was
officiate, with burial following in the Odebolt Cemetery.
Born July 21, 1992, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bradley Jay
Kline, Jr. was the son of Bradley and Jodi (Hartwell) Kline. He recently
moved with his family to Odebolt, Iowa, where he was a freshman at
Odebolt-Arthur High School. Bradley will be remembered as a daredevil who
enjoyed riding four-wheelers and go-carts. He also liked camping, fishing,
music, and spending time with his family. Most of all, he loved playing
hacky sack with his friends.
Survivors include his parents, Bradley and Jodi Kline
of Odebolt; a brother, Brent (Megan) Young of Clarinda, two sisters, Ashley
Kline and fiancé Eric Reimers of Clare, and Nichole Kline of Odebolt;
maternal grandparents, Phillip and Sally Hartwell of Council Bluffs;
paternal grandmother, Charlotte Cranford of Ponca City, OK; and many aunts,
uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,
Robert Kline, Sr.; and an uncle, Michael Kline.
MICHAEL BABCOCK
Michael Willis Babcock, age 19, of Odebolt, Iowa, died
on Saturday, October 27, 2007, near Mapleton, Iowa, as the result of a car
accident.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 31st, at the
Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt with Reverend Albert Buelow officiating.
Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of the Farber &
Otteman Funeral Home.
Michael was born February 16, 1988, at Horn Memorial
Hospital, Ida Grove, Iowa, the son of Gary and Sharon (Neumann) Babcock. He
was baptized March 20, 1988 and confirmed May 4, 2003, at Trinity Lutheran
Church in Odebolt.
Michael enjoyed his life to the fullest. One of his nicknames was “Smiles”
for his beautiful smile which he always shared. His easy going nature made
him a friend to all. He graduated from Odebolt Arthur Community School this
spring and was currently attending classes at Iowa Lakes Community College
in Emmetsburg majoring in Ag Business Technology.
Michael enjoyed working in his hometown community; he
mowed lawns, helped several local farmers, worked at Farmers Coop, drove
truck and helped his brother with carpentry projects. This all led to his
love of farming and being outdoors.
Michael enjoyed collecting Breyer horses, tractors,
Mickey Mouse mementos, and puppies. His favorite horse being Popcorn, who
guarded his bed. He supported his favorite team, the Chicago Bears.
We miss Michael greatly and hearing him say his favorite
phrase, “What’s Up?”
Left to cherish his memory include his parents: Gary
and Sharon Babcock and his brother Troy of Odebolt; grandmother Donna
Neumann of Rockwell City; uncles and aunts: Randy and Renae Babcock of
Odebolt, Ted and Kathy Henrich of Wall Lake, Keith and Kris Babcock of Sac
City, Richard and Deb Neumann of Sac City, Ed and Waunitta Neumann of
Minnesota, Kathy and Ben Hammen of Rockwell City, Susan Neumann and Bruce
Neumann of Griswold, IA; special friend “Grandma” Betty Eads of Odebolt; his
very special friend, Jessi; many cousins, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willis
and Dorothy Babcock; grandfather Merlin Neumann; cousins: Aaliyah Babcock
and Gary Neumann; great-grandparents: Lloyd and Margaret Babcock, Fred and
Anna Werkmeister, Albert and Elsie Neumann, and Harold and Leona Schulte.
DELETTE (JOHNSON) PETERS
Delette Peters, age 92, of Odebolt, Iowa, and formerly
of Arthur, died Thursday, November 1, 2007, at Horn Memorial Hospital
in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Memorial services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November
5, 2007, at the Arthur Evangelical Free Church in Arthur, Iowa, under
the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Glen
Lozier officiated the service, with inurnment in the Kiron Cemetery.
Delette Johnson Peters was born September 29, 1915, to
J.B. (Cuba John) and Hattie Johnson in Wheeler Township near Kiron,
Iowa. She attended local schools. Delette met her husband, Carroll
Peters, while attending Free Church Bible Institute in Chicago,
Illinois. They were married May 2, 1942, in Windom, Minnesota. As a
pastor and wife, they served numerous churches in Wisconsin, Nebraska,
Minnesota, and Iowa.
Delette was a much-loved pastor's wife. She enjoyed
teaching children, hospitality, and visiting the sick and elderly. She
was a faithful prayer warrior. Many were encouraged by weekly cards
and letters as Delette was an avid writer. Family and friends loved
her sense of humor, quick wit, servant heart, and great cooking -
especially rusks and rice pudding. Delette loved Jesus with all of her
heart and faithfully and sacrificially served Him.
The last two years of her life, Delette resided at the
Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Carroll; her parents; two brothers, Kermit and Wally; and a
sister, Doree Lindberg.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and a host
of friends.
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Sunday, November 11 is Veterans' Day.
Please visit the
Veterans' Memorial
Page
and the
Odebolt Military History page
Honor those from the Odebolt area
who have served our country
by reading their history.
Veterans Day
from the US Dept. of Veteran Affairs
FROM THE INTERNET
Biography on Odebolt native,
Captain
Bradley R. Gehrke
Chief of Staff/ Staff Commanding
Officer,
United States Navy, Submarine Group Seven
From the Nov. 5th City Council Minutes
The
City wishes to express gratitude for the following: to United Bank of
Iowa for the $483.24 received from a recent fundraiser for the pool;
to the Tuesday Club for the donation of $100.00 to Amy Stangl’s
Swimming Pool 4-H Project; to Tom and Janette Down for the memorial to
the pool in honor of LaVon Schulte and to Joan Hoagland for the
memorials to the pool in honor of LaVon Schulte and Lucy Huldeen. The
City very much appreciates these thoughtful gestures.
The City would also like to thank the O-A National
Honor Society for their helpful volunteer assistance given to our
Senior Citizens on October 9th.
Jake Wulf still in the news
From Sioux City
Journal:
Ellen gives kid inventor his props
Note from webmaster: The
story about Jake and his "Privy prop" has made its way all over the
United States. It was picked up by the Associated Press (AP) and
United Press International (UPI) and shows up at on-line news web
sites from as far away as Taiwan, and Tbilsi, Georgia south of Russia!
The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 44
November 1, 2007
The
Mayor Sez ...
It saddened me to see the last Trojan football game
played last Friday night. Many communities fight to their last breath to keep
their high school and school identities in their respective communities but,
alas, it wasn't meant to be for O-A. To keep everything in perspective and to
keep my critics at bay, I must say that all of the above is this old diehard's
humble opinion only!
Maybe some future City Council will vote to change our
City's name as well. That is conjecture too!
City Council election is next Tuesday, the 6th of
November.
Daylight savings goes off at midnight, November 3rd.
Remember to set your clocks "back".
From the 'bolt
R.J. Rex, Mayor
City Election Nov. 6--Todd Bengford and Butch Hemphill are
seeking re-election to their city council seats. Read their candidate
information articles in this week's Chronicle. Public Measure B is also on
the ballot. Read it in the sample ballot on Page 17 of this week's
Chronicle. The polls will be open on Nov. 6 from 12:00 Noon until 8:00
p.m. at the Odebolt Fire Station.
Jake Wulf to Share Invention on Nov. 2 Ellen DeGeneres TV Show--(photo)
Jake Wulf, 9, a fourth-grader at Odebolt-Arthur
Elementary School in Odebolt, Iowa, will make his national television debut,
thanks to an invention of his that makes life easier for people who forget to
lower the toilet seat after going to the bathroom and the female family
members with whom they live.
Wulf, son of Jason and Beth Wulf, has been chosen to
share his University of Iowa Invent Iowa invention -- The Privy Prop -- on the
Friday, Nov. 2 Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Wulf's invention, a pedal-operated device that lifts a
toilet seat when a person puts his or her foot on it, was inspired by his
mom's annoyance "because I was forgetting to put the toilet seat up or down."
"I got the idea when I went to my doctor's office and
saw a trash can that had a pedal that put the lid up and down," Wulf said. The
Privy Prop was born.
During the research phase, Wulf said he discovered that
with other, similar products, people still had to touch the seat because the
handles were still really close to the seat, making them less sanitary.
"With my Privy Prop, you don't have to put your hands
on any germs," Wulf said. "It's easy to install, it's fun, it's fast and it
keeps moms happy."
Wulf was one of 356 inventors and co-inventors of 272
inventions representing cities and towns across Iowa and eastern Illinois who
demonstrated his invention at the 2007 Invent Iowa State Convention in Ames in
April. He was also one of 11 inventors whose invention was chosen to be shared
at the UI exhibit area at the 2007 Iowa State Fair in August.
The Invention Convention, sponsored by the UI College
of Education's Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for
Gifted Education and Talent Development and the UI and Iowa State University
Colleges of Engineering, alternates between the UI and ISU campuses each year.
This is the 20th year the event has been organized.
Peterson Pioneer Home--(photos) The north upstairs bedroom is now
being depicted as a sewing room. - D. Cleveland
Nutt Family Returns to Odebolt--(photo of ventriloquist's dolls and
ventriloquist) Wally and Hazel Nutt return to Odebolt this Sunday, November 4,
at the First Presbyterian Church. They will be speaking to children of all
ages, beginning at 10 a.m. Also featured will be the debut of the Odebolt
Players, the new drama team at the church. Featured soloist will be Joey
Hoefling. Visitors are expected!
TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this
special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on
www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
Final O-A Trojan Football Game--(photo)
Trojan football came to an end after 51 years of proud tradition last
Friday night, as Newell-Fonda crunched the Trojans, 38-8. Football
sharing between O-A and BC-IG (Battle Creek-Ida Grove) football teams
will start in 2008, a year prior to whole grade sharing in 2009. Look
for pictures from the final game in next week's issue of The Chronicle.
Odebolt-Arthur Elementary Celebrates
Red Ribbon Week--(photo) On Monday Sac County Chief Deputy Keith
Flink and McGruff the Crime Dog visited elementary classes. On Thursday,
fourth and fifth grade TAG students presented a Readers' Theater to the
elementary students. The JEL chapter at O-A also placed posters in the
school saying no to tobacco use. - D. Cleveland
--Trojanettes down Schaller-Crestland
Wildcats to win the District crown, fall to River Valley Wolverines in
Regional semifinal.
--O-A High to present Guys & Dolls Nov. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m.
--(photo) Chase Gunderson selected as an alternate for 2007 Iowa
All-State Choir. - D. Cleveland
--(photo) Isaac Pudenz, Brent Stickrod, Braeden Hammond, Jake Roeder,
Kaily Childers, Cailin Carstensen, Laurel Bengford, Harlee Paulson will
represent O-A Middle School at Northwest Iowa Junior High Honor Choir on
Nov. 6 at LeMars High School. - D. Cleveland
BCIG O-A WHOLE GRADE SHARING? YES!
We believe in the educational benefits that whole grade sharing offers
the students of BOTH communities! Odebolt-Arthur Education
Association
OBITUARIES
ROLAND GEYER
Roland L. Geyer, age 90, of Storm Lake, Iowa, and
longtime businessman from Early, Iowa, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Funeral Services for Mr. Geyer were held at 11:00 a.m.
on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake.
Reverend Duane Queen will officiate. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery. The
Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake was in charge of the
arrangements.
Roland Louis Geyer was born October 14, 1917 in Early,
Iowa, the son of Fred and Mabel (Halboth) Geyer. He was baptized into the
Christian faith at the Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. He received his
education at a country school near Odebolt.
In 1939, Roland was married to Dorothy Mae Morey. They
welcomed their son, Tod Allen, in 1959. The couple farmed in the Odebolt
area from 1940 until 1950, at which time they purchased and moved to a farm
south of Early. Roland raised purebred Spotted Poland China hogs and had a
herd of Guernsey dairy cattle. An avid horseman, Roland bought, sold,
trained and showed Palomino quarter horses for 24 years. In 1981, the couple
bought a home and moved into Storm Lake, where they lived happily until
Dorothy passed away in 1993. In April 2006, Roland moved to Otsego Place in
Storm Lake.
During his farming years, Roland worked part-time for
USDA/ASCS from 1954 to 1957. In 1958, Roland became a federal crop insurance
agent. He served as chairman of the Iowa Agents Association from 1975 to
1981. He was a charter member of the National Agent Association, organized
in 1977 and was appointed treasurer of this association. In 1981, Roland
helped organize the present National Association of Crop Insurance Agents (NACIA).
He also served as a past treasurer of the NACIA. Roland’s son, Tod, and
friend, Phil Fanning, joined Roland as partners in the Roland Geyer Agency
in Early in 1985.
Despite keeping up with his farming and business
interests, Roland always put his family first. He always stressed the
importance of a family vacation each year. He loved to travel in the western
states of the U.S. A loving husband and devoted father, Roland’s caring ways
will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Tod Geyer of
Early; many nieces and nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents; his wife
of 54 years, Dorothy; three brothers: Darrell Geyer, Fay Geyer and Leo
Geyer; and three sisters: Eva Geyer, Esther Bettin and Edna Obman.
EDNA BUSE
Edna M. Buse, age 72, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on
Monday, October 22, 2007, at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday,
October 25th, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View with Rev. James
Travis officiating. Burial was at the Wall Lake Cemetery under the direction
of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
Edna was born on November 20, 1934, on the family farm near
Breda, the daughter of Elmer and Lizzie (Schmidt) Mohr. She attended country
school and graduated from Auburn High School. Before she was married, Edna
worked as a secretary at the Auburn High School. On September 3, 1961, she
was united in marriage to Donald D. Buse at Zion Lutheran Church in Auburn.
This union was blessed with three children: Doris, Ruth, and Rose.
Edna farmed with her husband near Ulmer until his death
in 2001. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to spend
time with her family. Her two grandchildren brought her great joy. Edna
loved to spend time crocheting, quilting and reading. She moved into Odebolt
in 2005. Edna was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View.
Survivors include her daughters: Doris Remmers and
husband Ryan of Melvin, IA, and Ruth Koenen and husband Mark of Kiron, IA;
two grandchildren: Luke and Sarah Koenen; three brothers: Hubert Mohr of Ord,
NE, Marvin Mohr and wife Ruth of Ord, NE, and Wayne Mohr and wife Ruth of
Sac City, IA; her sister, Verna Perry of Dolliver, IA; sister-in-law,
Marjorie Mohr of Odebolt, IA; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Darlene
and Gerald Ott of Jefferson, IA; extended family members; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald; daughter Rose
Marie in 1985; brother Wilbert Mohr; and niece Sister Michelle Mohr.
BECKY MANDERNACH
Alice Rebecca “Becky” Mandernach, age 93, of Odebolt,
Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Horn Memorial Hospital in
Ida Grove.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday,
October 26th, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Reverend DeAnn
Klapp officiating. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of
the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.
Rebecca Bye was born on September 30, 1914, in
Milltown, Indiana to Mabel (Lincoln) and Shelby Bye. In 1920 she moved with
her family to Odebolt, Iowa, where she resided until her death. She was
baptized at Thompson’s Chapel in Depauw, Indiana as an infant. Becky was a
member of the Odebolt Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Rachael
Circle, and several patriotic organizations and social groups.
Becky attended Odebolt Public School through the 10th
grade, and then worked in various homes as a mother’s helper.
On June 1, 1936, Becky was married to Glen Mandernach
at the Methodist Parsonage in Odebolt by Reverend Farnham. They had two
children, Charles and Joyce.
She loved to read, play cards, and visit with family
and friends. She was always happy and jolly, an inspiration to everyone she
met.
Becky lived at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center for
three and a half years prior to moving into the Odebolt Assisted Living
Center eight months ago.
Those left to mourn her passing are her children: Chuck
Mandernach of Dallas, TX, and Joyce Curtis of Odebolt, IA; grandchildren:
Steven (Angela) Martiens of Tremont, IL, Christen Zimbelman of Aurora, CO,
Becky (Larry) Dunbar of La Porte, IN, Fred (Toni) Martiens of Munich,
Germany, Theresa (Christopher) Cutting of Pekin, IL, Kelly Ross of Dallas,
TX, and Kent (Marilee) Mandernach of Forney, TX; great-grandchildren: Emily,
Erin, and Sean Martiens, Kyle Zimbelman, Brittany and Kayla Dunbar, Chase
and Taylor Cutting, and Bowen Mandernach. Other survivors include her
sisters: Ruth Kelly of Omaha, NE, JoAnn (Jim) Scott of Odebolt, IA, and Judy
(Randy) Clark of Monroe, IA; her brother Bill (Janet) Bye of Prescott, AZ;
brother-in-law Don Prichard of Marshalltown, IA; sister-in-law Florence Bye
of Odebolt, IA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She saw the passing of her parents; her husband Glen;
son-in-law Terry Curtis; daughter-in-law Judy Mandernach; sisters: Helen
Louise Bye in infancy, Mary Prichard, and Carol Wehner and her husband Norm;
brother Paul Bye and his wife Helen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:
Harry and Mildred Iversen, Howard and Louise Mandernach, Albert and Florence
Herrig, and Floyd and Dorothy Mandernach.
Memorials may be made in Becky’s memory to: National
Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane North, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN
55447-4752; United Methodist Church of Odebolt; Odebolt Nursing and Rehab
Center; or the Odebolt Community Center.
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(Click for enlargement)
1910 Photo of First Street
This is a 1910 photo of the south side of First Street,
undoubtedly taken from one of the grain elevators across the street.
You'll probably recognize the angled building at the right, which is
the current home of the Odebolt Museum, but all other buildings on
First Street are gone.
In the background at the right, the roof of the old
1900 school house towers above the trees. On the horizon you can see
the elm trees lining one of the roads through Fairview Farm, locally
known as the Adams Ranch.
Do you recognize any of the buildings on Second Street
and Main Street? Some of them still exist.
Jake Wulf on
Ellen DeGeneres Show
Jake Wulf, 9, a fourth-grader at Odebolt-Arthur Elementary School and son
of Jason and Beth Wulf, has been chosen to share his University of
Iowa Invent Iowa invention -- The Privy Prop -- on the Friday, Nov.
2 Ellen DeGeneres Show.
The program airs in Iowa on the following channels and
times:
9 a.m. on KGAN News Channel 2;
3 p.m. on WQAD Channel 8;
3 p.m. on WHO Channel 13 in Des Moines;
11 a.m. on KTVO in Ottumwa;
4 p.m. on KTIV in Sioux City.
Read the News Release
Story at Sioux City Journal
Story at Des Moines Register
Two Teens killed in W. Iowa crash
Nineteen year old Michael Babcock and fifteen year-old
Bradley Kline Jr. of Odebolt were killed in a wreck on Saturday,
October 27th near Mapleton. Twenty-one year old Scott Mau of
Odebolt was taken by helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Sioux City.
See the Story
Bradley Kline, Jr.
Bradley J. Kline, Jr., age 15, of Odebolt
died Saturday, October 27, 2007, of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident near Mapleton.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 1,
2007, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Iowa.
On-line Obituary where you may leave condolences for
the family.
Michael Babcock
Services for Michael Babcock, age 19, of Odebolt, were 10:30
a.m. Wednesday, October 31, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Odebolt.
On-line obituary
where you may leave
condolences for the family.
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