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The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 43
October 26, 2006

The Mayor Sez...
    Just a reminder to all you little ghosts and goblins next Tuesday night is Halloween from 5-7 P.M.  Remember all you older ghosts and goblins, safety comes first; take care, drive carefully, and let us have a fun Halloween.
     From the 'Bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Willmark Energy Inc. Drills Well—(photo) Willmark Energy Inc. was drilling a well for water this past week on their property west of Odebolt for the new ethanol plant they will be constructing in 2007.

UBI Announces Promotion—Kenneth L. Van Kekerix, chairman, president and CEO of United Bank of Iowa is pleased to announce the promotion of Dave Wilken to vice president/regional branch manager.
     Wilken, a graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School, has a degree in business administration and history from Wartburg College. Additional education includes the Missouri Auction School, Ag Credit School and Advanced Agricultural Lending School of Banking.
     Wilken joined United Bank of Iowa in 1994 as vice president at the Odebolt office. In June 2005, he took the additional responsibility of managing the Odebolt and Kiron offices. In his new role, he will also have administrative responsibility for the Arthur office. Wilken is also a real estate broker and the owner of Wilken Auction Co.
     Wilken, his wife, Twyla, and their three children live near Odebolt.

An 8-page Pork Edition is included in The Chronicle as the U. S. Pork Industry celebrates October as National Pork Month. Visit their web site www.nppc.org/
     Learn about pork cooking basics and try new recipes www.theotherwhitemeat.com/
     Visit the Iowa Pork Producers at
www.iowapork.org  to learn more and to find more recipes.

Public Hearing on Highway 20—All public hearing will be held on November 2 at the Sac Community High School cafeteria, in which the path that the proposed four-lane Highway 20 will take through Sac County from Early to Lytton will be unveiled.
     Maps and Iowa Department of Transportation personnel will be available from 5 to 7 p.m.
     Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the hearing anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. to express their views and ask questions about the proposed improvement .

READ ODEBOLT HISTORY
and NEWS FROM THE PAST
at the Odebolt History Pages

From the Odebolt History Pages - Take a look back to 1914 by clicking A. W. Dahlstrom’s bird’s eye view of Odebolt .  This photo was taken from the water tower in 1914.  Can you find your home or church or business in these photos?

Book on the Patten Brothers Now Available!

    Clarence Floyd Patten, III (Col., U.S.M.C., retired) and Dale E. Sporleder, nephews and grandsons of the Patten brothers and their father have published a book, 124 Years Before The Navy Mast - The Patten Family.
     The Patten family was living on a farm in Cook township near Odebolt when they attracted nation-wide attention for having six sons in the Navy. Two more sons and the father, Floyd Patten, joined later on, making a total of 9 members from the same family to serve at once in the U.S. Navy. Bruce was the seventh brother of the Patten family to join.
     The book fuses history and genealogy in a scholarly manner with engaging storytelling  including an account of their ancestors coming to America, orphan trains, life during the Depression, and Navy episodes and escapades.
     The book may be ordered over the Internet at www.lulu.com/content/438110
    Or from
     Huntington Publications
     5089 Huntington Drive
     Carmel, IN 46033.
Printable 2-page .pdf order form

Dale Sporleder may be contacted at Patten124@aol.com or 317-508-7761.

Other information on the Patten family is available at www.pattenpending.com and at the Odebolt History Pages

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 42
October 19, 2006

The Mayor Sez...
     A brief update on what I have been told (or read) on the proposed ethanol plants in the immediate area are as follows.  The proposed Arthur plant is a go and the proposed Odebolt plant is still on with construction to start next March or April.
     An update on the resurfacing of Hwy. 175 thru Odebolt is as follows.  The bidding was within budget and the contract has been awarded.  Work should begin in late Spring of 2007.
     With all of the above going to happen next Spring I would surmise that it will require some well planned coordination..........Hmmmmm!
     From the 'Bolt.
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

We Proudly Salute our Volunteer Firemen During Fire Prevention Month - This issue contains a two-page spread featuring area Fire Departments with photos and business sponsors.
     Pictured in the Odebolt Fire Department photo are Bobby Schlender, 2nd assistant; Bill Tysor, chief; Todd Bengford, sec/treasurer; James Pierce, foreman; Carl Hemer, 1st assistant; Mark Horsley, training officer; Mike Hoefling, rescue squad captain.  Also pictured are Shane Reinhart, Bob Webb, Joe Andrews, Nick Pierce, Brian Pierce, Janet Hoefling, Marsha Tysor, Jace Horsley, Jill Horsley, Dan Stickrod, Brad Buller, Greg Neville, John Bensley and Jim Neville.  Not pictured are Dylan Bettin, Travis Reis, Mark Reis, Jeff Holmes, Jimmy Harms, Ron Sutton and Ron Sorensen.

Youngren Family Farm Receives Century Award - (Photo) The Ruth Youngren, Robert Youngren, Gerald Youngren and Janet Case family farm located near Odebolt was honored at the 2006 Century Farm Awards ceremonies held August 15, 2006 at the Iowa State Fair.  They were among 315 families presented awards by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge.  The Century Farms Program has certified 15,598 farms since inception of the program in 1976.
     The Century Family Farm was purchased by George Kessler from John Dinges in 1904 and is presently occupied by Travis Youngren.
     Applications and information on the program can be accessed at http://www.agriculture.state.ia.us/century.htm

Odebolt Legion Elects New Officers - (Photo) New officers for the Odebolt American Legion Roose Post 313 for 2006-2007 are Jim Scott, Commander; Carroll Olson, Vice-Commander; Bob Tiefenthaler, Treasurer; Bob Harden, Adjutant; John Ekstrom, Chaplain; and Roger Neville, Membership. The Legion and Auxiliary meet the second Monday of every month at Caroll's Kitchen.

Last Day to Register to Vote is October 28th for the November 7th election.  Hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The Sac County Auditor's office will be open Saturday, November 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for anyone wanting to vote absentee.

Party at Odebolt Public Library, Oct 26 - Kids, come and join in the fun at the Odebolt Public Library on Thursday, October 26th from 3:45 to 4:45 to celebrate the hearty fall harvest.  The party is for children K-5 and will feature games, fun and food.  If parents send a noted to Roby Larson at the O-A school, the children will be able to ride the buss and get off at the library after classes.  Call 668-2718 with questions.

OBITUARY

Everett G. Stoneberg, 87, of Ames, died October 4, 2006.  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames.  Burial Followed in Ames Municipal Cemetery.
     He was born on May 17, 1919 in Ida County, IA to George and Mabel (Ahrenholtz) Stoneberg.
     He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1936.  He completed a BS degree from Iowa Stat University in 1942 and an MS in Agricultural Economics in 1953.
     He was employed with ISU extension in Tipton and Denison.  He accepted a faculty position in Extension at ISU in 1959 and retired in 1980.
     Everett served with the US Navy from 1942-1945.
     He married Lola Mentzer on December 5, 1943.
     He was a member of Collegiate United Methodist Church and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
     He was a lifelong walleye fisherman and made numerous trips to Minnesota and Canada with family and friends.  He enjoyed woodworking, investing and sharing stories with friends over breakfast or lunch.
     He is survived by his son, Dennis Stoneberg of Ames; daughters, Marian (Kevin) Kelly of Lincoln, NE and Linda (James) Carollo of Cedar Rapids; a granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lola in 2003; sisters, Arlene Jones and Doreen Follenweider.
     Memorial contributions may be directed to Collegiate United Methodist Church; ISU Extension Foundation or the Cancer Society.

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Avian Visitors in Odebolt!

October 14 - As I went to work this morning, I stopped at Sparkies as I usually do. I had to drive carefully in the parking lot to avoid hitting a loitering Canadian goose that was wondering where to go. He let me walk up to him and even take his picture.
    This may not be too strange, but last week we had a pelican land on one of our banks in Odebolt. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera then, so now I carry it with me. We must have some attraction for birds?! - Sharon Rohlf

Olga Rosemeyer - Services for Olga Rosemeyer, age 78, of Odebolt, were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 25th, at the Evangelical Free Church in Arthur.
     Read her obituary and send condolences at the Farber & Otteman web site.

ONRC Assisted Living Unit Construction

The photo to the left, taken October 20th, 2006 shows the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center's 10-unit assisted living facility which is currently under construction.  The new addition will consist of two suites and eight studio rooms, and is scheduled to open for occupancy December 22nd, 2006.  Read more about it

O-A school board mulls science addition - Read an article about the school board meeting at Ida County Courier on-line, by Deb Loger.  Please note change in time for the November meeting, which will be November 20 at 6 p.m.

Siouxland Master Chorale's Fall Concert will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 6th and Nebraska in Sioux City. Mozart's "Vespers" is the featured work, along with other choral pieces celebrating evening prayer.
     Soloists in the "Vespers" include Barbara Votrobeck from Arthur and Brent Huldeen, formerly of Odebolt. Tickets are available at the door - $10 adults -$7 Seniors/Students.
     Please feel free to visit our new website at www.siouxlandmasterchorale.com for more information.

One of Odebolt's Patten Brothers Honored Recently - On October 13th Bruce Patten, age 83, was honored for his service in the United States Navy during WWII at Free Enterprise Days (FED) in downtown Minneapolis along with one Air Force and three Army honorees. Free Enterprise is an association of small businesses in the Minneapolis area.
     A presentation of highlights of Mr. Patten's Navy career was given along with photos on a large screen. Dale Sporleder, Bruce's nephew said that Bruce stood tall, even at 83, but became a little emotional, wiping tears away toward the end of the presentation. The crowd honored him with a standing ovation, followed by a standing ovation for all the honorees.
     The Patten family was living on a farm in Cook township near Odebolt when they attracted nation-wide attention for having six sons in the Navy. Two more sons and the father, Floyd Patten, joined later on, making a total of 9 members from the same family to serve at once in the U.S. Navy. Bruce was the seventh brother of the Patten family to join.
     Bruce and five of his brothers survived the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7th, 1941 aboard the Nevada. Later, the brothers were aboard the Lexington, which was attacked in the Battle of the Coral Sea, and were rescued after they had to abandon ship. Bruce served on other vessels throughout the war and was serving on the Wren in Tokyo Bay, which was situated only 300 yards away from the ceremony in which Japan negotiated their surrender, September 2nd, 1945. Thus Pearl Harbor and Tokyo Bay were bookends of World War II for both the United States and Bruce Patten.

NEWS FROM THE PAST
from the Odebolt History Pages

THE CHRONICLE. VOL. 17. NO. 24., OCTOBER 15, 1903
John H. Smith plowed up a stone hatchet on his farm in Wheeler township last week. The implement was smoothly finished and perfect in workmanship and probably cost its Indian manufacturer many hours of labor.

The members of the Ingleside and Women's Literary clubs have made arrangements for a course of entertainments the coming winter, as follows: November 17, Columbian Male Quartette; January 6, Mozart Symphony Club; January 16, Father Vaughan, the great dramatic orator; March 18, the Royal Entertainers. We are assured that the list is made up of first-class talent and that no better entertainments were ever given in Odebolt. Season tickets are sold at $1.50; tickets for one entertainment, 50 cents. No seats can be reserved until October 31, when the plat will be found at DeLay's drug store. Further particulars will be given later.

The Odebolt Chronicle, August 10, 1944  - Who Works for Whom in Odebolt
Click the link above to see who was working in Odebolt businesses in 1944!

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 41
October 12, 2006

The Mayor Sez...
     Keith Flink reports that the pandemic flu exercise last week held at Sac City went very well and on the local level we are well prepared if the real thing should happen. You have heard me say many times that Odebolt and throughout Sac County, we have the best first responders...anywhere.
     An expo made up of governmental agencies that help cities and counties was held at Lakewood last week. One booth manned by the DOT gave me some very valuable information on available grants for our proposed new entry signs. Joan, our City Clerk, tells me that she picked up some other helpful information, too.
     I'll leave you with the following Chinese proverb........War does not determine who is right, war determines who is left.
     From the 'Bolt.
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

O-A Celebrates Homecoming - (Photo of King Korey Schroeder and Queen Elizabeth Bloyer.)  It was a fun-filled week at Odebolt-Arthur as the students prepared for Homecoming 2006.  The Homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon followed by a pep rally where the King and Queen were announced.  O-A won their Homecoming game versus Southeast Webster-Grand, 57 to 7.

Clevelands Join the Chronicle Family - Daryl and Donarae Cleveland will now be taking pictures and writing articles about Odebolt.  Donarae was a Chronicle editor from 1977 to 1986.  She will continue as Director of the Odebolt Public Library in addition to the Chronicle position.  Daryl retired as Odebolt postmaster in 2005.  They are both looking forward to getting all the latest news out to the public in a timely manner.

Odebolt Signs - Soon a Reality - It is hoped the first entry sign on the west edge of Odebolt located on the Lundell Plastics Corp. property will be completed this fall.  Lundells will be covering the cost of the first sign and also paid to have the design created by Blue Space Creative of Denison. 
     The signs are five foot by ten foot and are made of cedar boards.  The routering of the design on the cedar will be done at Lundell Plastics.  The brickwork will be completed by the brick laying class from Job Corp at Denison as a community service and training.
     The plan is for there to be a lighted sign coming into Odebolt from all four directions.  The city of Odebolt has committed $1000 for each sign, but this is just a fraction of the cost.  The Rotary Club has also applied for a grant to help defray the expenses.

United Bank of Iowa Fundraiser for Odebolt Signs - (Photos) Friday, October 6 UBI held a fundraiser for the new Odebolt signs.  Dave Wilken and Neil Siebenaller grilled hamburgers outside the Odebolt bank with a free will donation received from the many diners present. 

Friends of the Odebolt Library Elect Officers - (Photo) At their annual meeting held October 9th, new officers were elected.  Officers elected for the coming year are: Janice Christian, president; Eleanor Peterson, vice-president; and Aleta Lansink, secretary/treasurer.  The Library Friends have contributed much to the library over the years including furnishing the meeting room and kitchen along with supporting book bingo and the summer reading program.  They raise money by holding card party luncheons throughout the year.

Arthur hears Update on Ethanol Plant - The Arthur City Council meeting on Oct. 2nd heard plans for construction of the proposed 110 million gallon ethanol plant on the south edge of Arthur, which will get underway this fall.  The plant is tentatively scheduled to go on-line by June 2008.  It will need 39-plus million bushels of corn, will use 1,100 gallons of water per minute and provide 40 to 50 jobs.  Read more in this issue.

MetaBank hosts Charity Cookout - The annual charity event, held September 13 at MetaBank served BBQ pork meals to more than 50 hungry attendees and raised more than $275 for the Odebolt Museum. (Photo) 

The Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Auxiliary held a Bazaar October 7th at St. Martin's Church hall.  The proceeds of the event are used to purchase items for the ONRC residents and the community.  (Photos)

Punt, Pass & Kick Results - Winners of the Punt, Pass and Kick competition held recently at the O-A school are pictured in this issue.

Library Corner - See the listing of Books, LP Books, Audio CDs and DVDs in this issue. 
[Visit the Odebolt Field-Carnegie Library web page]

Sac County Endowment Fund Application Workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Wall Lake Community Center.  A second meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 20th, 7 p.m. at the Iowa State Bank meeting room in Sac City.  This year Sac County is expecting to receive approximately $50,000 that will be granted toward projects in the county.  Read more about the workshop in the October SETD Newsletter. (.pdf)

OBITUARIES

Ronald A. Oxendale, 67, born Jan. 11, 1939 in Odebolt, Iowa to J. Norman and Helen H. Mauer Oxendale, deceased August 26, 2006 in his home in Manhattan, New York City, NY.
     Ron's memorial services were held October 7, 2006 at the Odebolt United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Spracklin officiating; organist Corrinne Down, ushers Charles and Elaine Gunderson with internment at the Odebolt Cemetery.
     Ron was baptized in the Odebolt Methodist Church which he later served by his singing and organist activities.
     He graduated from Odebolt School in 1957 where he was very active in school plays, vocal and instrumental music.  He attended college at Boston Conservatory of Music and University of Iowa after which he took a management position with Eastern Airlines in NY.  As opportunity advanced his career, he did management work for Lord & Taylor Dept. store, United Artists Pictures, all in New York City.
     His love of music stayed with him throughout his life, singing with the New York Men's Choir and playing the organ for different churches in New York City and Phoenicia, NY.
     Survivors include his mother Helen H. Oxendale; his brother Donald J.N. Oxendale and wife Mary Jane, all of Odebolt, IA; extended family members and many friends here and in NY.
     He was preceded in death by his father, J. Norman Oxendale.

David Joseph Bengford, age 52, of Kiron, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006, at Kirkman, Iowa, while at work.
     Mass of the Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt with Father John McGuirk officiating. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.
     David was born on November 10, 1953 in Carroll, Iowa, the oldest son of Gerald and Ruth (Roth) Bengford. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. He grew up and received his education in Odebolt, graduating from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1972. After high school he worked at Dubuque Packing Company in Denison, Iowa for several years and then went to work for Western Engineering out of Harlan, Iowa, where he did over the road construction work for more than 20 years. In 2005 he went to work for Bedrock Gravel of Denison, Iowa.
     David was married to Joann Justice from 1983 to 1992. This union was blessed with two children: Dillon Daniel Bengford and Jason David Bengford.
     David, known by most people as “Banger”, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, playing foosball, taking pictures, riding motorcycles, golfing, raising the many dogs he has had throughout his life, and especially loved spending time outdoors to enjoy nature and its surroundings. He loved to laugh and people loved to hear him laugh. His laughter was contagious. He lived for the day.
     Survivors include his two children, Dillon of Defiance, Iowa, and Jason of Kiron, Iowa; one brother Steven Bengford and wife Renee of Odebolt and their daughter Kady; two sisters, Janet Leonard and husband Bob of Odebolt and their two sons, Daniel and Bryan; and Carolyn Hoelscher and husband Tom of Odebolt and their two sons, Dallas and Dayton; his special friend Wendy Skarin; many aunts and uncles and cousins; and an abundance of friends.
     He was preceded in death by his two younger brothers, Roger Bengford and Daniel Bengford; and his parents Gerald and Ruth Bengford.
     “Banger” will be greatly missed by many.

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Sac County Economic & Tourism Development
     Sac County has placed no.15 in the 200 Best Places to live in Rural America, according to The Progressive Farmer magazine.
     Read more about it as well as the following in the October SETD Newsletter.
 - Special Elections
 - US 20 Update and Public Forum
 - Sac Co. Endowment Foundation Workshops
 - Planning and Zoning training.
 - The Impact of Tourism.

NEWS FROM THE PAST
from the Odebolt History Pages

News items from 1876
THE SAC SUN, Vol. VI, No. 13,
OCTOBER 6, 1876

ROBBERS IN SAC COUNTY.--Last Wednesday the news came to town that the two remaining Northfield robbers, supposed to be the James Brothers, passed through our county the week before on their way to Missouri. As soon as it was known that they were probably well out of the county and State, the warlike spirit of our people rose to fever height, and a small party immediately started west to capture them. When they got as far as Indian Creek they found it too high to cross, and so they marched right back to town.
     Some men on horseback were seen loitering near cattle herds on Indian creek, probably watching a chance to run off the stock.

NOTICE.--All persons are hereby warned against setting out fire on the prairie and allowing it to escape from their control, between the first day of September, 1876, and the first day of May, 1877. Any one putting out such fires will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
     Section 3,890 of the LAWS of Iowa provides that "any person setting out fire and allowing it to escape shall upon conviction be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 30 days, or by fine not exceeding $100."
     This law will be strictly enforced against any and all offenders. By order of the
FARMERS' SOCIETY OF SAC CO.

The Chronicle, Vol. 115, No. 40
October 5, 2006

The Mayor Sez…
     Some interesting facts about the time of the year are as follows: the autumnal equinox (Sept. 21st) has come and gone, the trees are in their colorful splendor and along with mild temperatures can make fall one of the best times of the year, and a warm dry spell in late autumn or early winter signals an Indian summer. We are in a wait and see about the Indian summer.
     Aside from all of the above it’s homecoming this week. In behalf of the City of Odebolt, I congratulate the entire school for their enthusiasm and great spirit!
Go OA!!!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Chronicle Changes Deadlines, Policies -  The Chronicle has an email address that should be used for obituaries, for   organization or club minutes, school board or city council minutes, or any other legal publication.  Items sent in this manner can be easily formatted for the paper, saving valuable time since re-setting the copy would not be required.
    Photos for engagements, weddings, anniversaries, etc. can also be emailed to the paper.  Please leave the formatting to us!  (Send pictures in jpg or tiff format)  To request a photographer, please allow 48 hours notice.
     Keep in mind that if you do not have access to email, you can fax information to us at 712-668-4364 or phone our main office at 712-668-2253.
     New deadlines are effective immediately.  Please take notice!
     Greensaver and Rocket ads, all legals and church news are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday.
     Chronicle ads and club dates/social events are due by 12 noon Friday.
     All Photos must be in by 4 p.m. Friday (This includes photos for all real estate ads.)
     All other news must be received by Monday noon.
     Items will be prioritized and published as space allows. 
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Chronicle features O-A Homecoming - This issue features an additional eight page tab featuring the Odebolt-Arthur 2006 Homecoming Court, the O-A football team, letter winners, cheerleaders, managers and the O-A volleyball team, sponsored by numerous Odebolt and area businesses.  Pick up a copy!

Chronicle features 4-H - On page 10 and 11 of this issue, the area 4-H clubs are pictured along with a list of the sponsoring businesses.  On page 12 are news items about County and Odebolt 4-H.

Odebolt Museum members met September 27, 2006 at the museum.  Estimates for finishing the basement will be accepted and it is hope that there will be volunteers to do some of the work.
    During winter months the thermostat will be set at 55 degrees F. to protect museum items.  Because of the high cost of heating, meetings will be called as necessary and will be in members homes, starting in October. 
    Members are happy to open the museum for visitors.  Phone numbers to call are:  (712) 668-4377; 668-4532; 668-4234; or 668-2647

Arthur Public Library holds Ribbon Cutting - (Photo and caption) Ribbon cutting was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the Arthur Public Library.  It was recently able to double in size due to the Arthur Community Club donating the building to the library. 
    If anyone is interested in renting the community room in back of the library, contact Deb Fineran at United Bank of Iowa, Arthur office.  All rent proceeds will go to the library.
   Following the ribbon cutting, Arthur councilman Randy Fineran presented a plaque to library president Lynn Segerstrom for the library's service to the community since February 2, 1925. Photo/story by D. Cleveland

Sac County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes can be read on-line at sac.county.org.

Sac County Parks Closing - The Sac Co. Conservation Board will close Grant and Reiff Parks during the second week of October.  Hagge Park will remain open until the last of October.  Other areas will remain open including the Sauk Rail Trail, McDonald Greenbelt, Whitetail Woods, Lubeck Woods and Almer Noyd Wildlife Area.

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See the October O-A Newsletter on-line at www.odebolt-arthur.net

David Joseph Bengford, age 52, of Kiron, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006, at Kirkman, Iowa, while at work.
     Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt with Father John McGuirk officiating. Burial will be at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home.
     Visitation is from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, October 9th, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
     Read his obituary and send condolences to the family at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home web site.

HOMECOMING - The 2006 Odebolt-Arthur Homecoming King and Queen are Korey Schroeder and Elizabeth Bloyer. The Trojans won 57-7 over Southeast Webster-Grand at the Homecoming game, held Friday night, October 6th.

October 2 City Council Meeting Minutes are now on-line
 - The Council has set Tuesday, October 31st as Trick-or-Treat night.  The hours will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
 - City will be flushing water hydrants on October 23rd - 25th.