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The Chronicle, Vol. 118, No. 44
October 29, 2009

The Mayor Sez…
     Two long-standing community events will happen this weekend. Saturday, the 31st of Oct., the Hunters’ Lunch will be at the Methodist church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday the St Martin’s annual turkey supper is from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. How does it get any better than that??? We hope you will all support these events as they are a very important part of our community activities . All are welcome.
     Car in ditch, driver in tree, the moon was full, so was he! Burma Shave.
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

The O-A Class of 1960 has scheduled its 50th reunion for June 19, 2010.

(excerpts from a letter to the editor:)
Dear Odebolt Community,
     We have a great blessing in our midst, our Odebolt Public Library. It was first established as a Carnegie-endowed institution, and enlarged by many members of the area, and their families and their generosity, to help fill new requirements and needs over the years. Not all those needs were fulfilled by endowments, memorials, grants, tax dollars, or budgets, so many decades ago, a small group of local women decided they would quietly aid the library. Over the years, those ladies cleaned; repaired books; dusted; trimmed trees and weeded; moved books, and then moved them again; held bake sales and card parties; hosted coffees for visitors, visiting authors and dignitaries; and purchased supplies not covered by the library budget.
     Today, the Odebolt Public Library is a healthy, vibrant community institution that all of us are proud to point out to visitors, and smile as children, families, and senior citizens come and go in increasing numbers--all enjoying their reading and communication skills, and above all, gaining information. So the goals of the Friends of the Odebolt Public Library have now been met. The library's "extras" are now covered in the extended lines of its budget and memorial funds--all managed by the library staff members and the Odebolt Public Library Board of Directors.
     So, it is with some pride, as well as sadness, the Friends of the Odebolt Public Library voted at their September 14, 2009 meeting, to disband and retire from their extensive service to the library. The decision was also made to give their remaining treasury funds to the library for general use.
     It has been our pleasure to be a quiet part of the Odebolt Public Library's progress and its history.
     Sincerely yours,
     Friends of the Odebolt Public Library

Youth Hayride
The Ecumenical Middle School Youth will be going on a hayride on Sunday, November 8th, beginning at 3:30 p.m. They will be leaving from the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt and traveling to the Prairie Pedlar north of town to roast hot dogs, s'mores, play games and have fellowship with area youth. All middle school students are welcome to attend.

OBITUARY
KIMBERLY BIRD
     Kimberly Bird, age 48, of Odebolt, Iowa, died at her home on Sunday, October 18, 2009.
     Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Odebolt, with The Reverend David Hemann officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.
     Born May 22, 1961, in Carroll, Iowa, Kimberly Rae (Hike) Bird was the daughter of Raymond and Patricia (Olerich) Hike. She received her education in Pocahontas and Carroll, graduating from Carroll High School in 1979.
     Following graduation, Kim joined the Army Reserves where she served for six years. On January 19, 1985, she was united in marriage to Robert Bird in Sac City, Iowa. The couple lived in several Iowa towns, including Sac City, Lake View, and Odebolt. They were blessed with five sons, Adrian, Robert, Martin, Jonathon, and Aaron.
     Kim worked as a jailer in Sac City for several years. In her spare time, she enjoyed collecting unicorns, reading, playing Pogo on the computer, fishing, and playing cards. She appreciated time spent with family and friends and shared a special relationship with her maternal grandmother, Daisy Hyland.
     Survivors include her husband, Robert; four sons, Robert Bird, Jr. of Odebolt, Martin (Jill) Bird of Harcourt, Jonathon Bird of Carroll, and Aaron Bird of Odebolt; and one grandson, Ethan Adrian Bird of Harcourt. She is also survived by her mother, Patricia Stout of Ralston; two brothers, Kevin (Mary) Hike of Lake City, and Kenneth (Karen) Hike of Des Moines; two sisters, Kathryn (Craig) Edwards of Carroll, and Karla (Scott) Fischer of Jane, MO; four step-sisters, Janet Stout of Ozark, MO, Karen (Richard) Petersen of Ida Grove, Linda (Tim) Fagen of Lanesboro, and Shirley (Bruce) Trulsen of Carroll; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     She was preceded in death by a son, Sgt. Adrian Hike; her father, Raymond Hike; a sister, Karen Kay Hike; her step-father, Ferman Stout; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Daisy Hyland; and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Frieda Hike.

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The Chronicle, Vol. 118, No. 43
October 22, 2009

The Mayor Sez…
     The last couple of weeks I have been talking about dogs, un-kept property, and other things and all of it for a reason. Bingo! You guessed it! To make Odebolt a better place to live and work. We need to make Odebolt attractive to new businesses that ultimately create jobs and to people who want to buy a home in Odebolt. Our OBC (Odebolt Betterment Comm.) is doing just that. Keep up the good work! A major project is underway to improve the looks of the downtown. If Howard H. hasn’t contacted your business yet, he will. Call Howard if you want to make a personal donation; large or small; it is a good cause. A huge thanks to you that have already contributed. Your contribution will be used as matching funds to hopefully get an endowment grant that should see the project to completion. We are well on our way to improve our downtown.
     Thanks to all the sponsors that enabled Odebolt to be on the “Our Hometown” segment of KTIV at 5:00 P.M., Sunday, the 25th of October. Tune in if possible.  www.ktiv.com
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

A public H1N1 influenza vaccination clinic will be held on Thursday, October 29 at Odebolt-Arthur Community School from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. This clinic will be available for persons in the following target groups: pregnant women; persons who live with or provide care for infants aged less than 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings and daycare providers); persons aged 6 months to 24 years.
     There is no charge for the H1N1 influenza vaccination. Please call Sac County Health Services at 712-662-4785 or 800-967-3984 to schedule an appointment time, or if you have any questions regarding vaccination.

Eva Marie Richards, who lives at ONRC in Odebolt, celebrated her 100th birthday on October 17. Someone asked her how she got to 100 years old. She said "Darned if I know. I try to stay happy and love everyone as Jesus loves me. I guess that is it but I can't guarantee anything."

Sac County/Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging Gathering, Eilert Auen Post Congregate Meal Site, 310 Main St., Lake View, 11:30. Program: "2010 Changes to Medicare Extra Help." Presenter: Becky Neiman, Operations Supervisor for the Social Security Administration. If you would like lunch during the gathering, please call 712-657-8547 by Wednesday morning, October 28. Everyone is welcome.

TRICK OR TREAT HEADQUARTERS
Friday, October 30th, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Children thru 5th Grade
Refreshments provided: Cookies & Juice
Children must be with an adult!
Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center
801 S. Des Moines St, Odebolt 712-668-4867

Odebolt-Arthur Girl Scout Troop 175 took a field trip to Horn Memorial Hospital on October 7 and visited Build a Bear Workshop where they created 12 teddy bears for Horn Memorial pediatric patients. (photo)

Pictured in this week's Chronicle is a whole herd of four generations of Stehrs! Lester Stehr, great-grandfather, is surrounded by son Bill; grandsons Brad, Brian, Mat and Michael; and baby and toddler great-grandsons Logan, Galvin, Wyatt, and Tate.

This week's Chronicle includes a supplement celebrating October as National Pork Month. Ads by Odebolt and area businesses salute Sac County Pork Producers. Try some delicious pork recipes: http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com/

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October 1, 2009-- Due to the recent death of Innkeeper, Sherry Gritten, the Hattie Grace Boarding House has closed and is now for sale.  Sherry Gritten, Innkeeper at Hattie Grace, passed away on September 6th, 2009 from complications of cancer.  Sherry was a joyful spirit, always so welcoming and enthused as she greeted people at Hattie Grace.  She will be missed by all.
Hattie Grace Boarding House web site

ODEBOLT COMMUNITY CENTERCURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Bengford, President
Howard Hustedt, V. President
Robert Harden, Treasurer
Carolyn Hoelscher, Secretary

Members:
Rick Crawford
Joyce Curtis
Janice Richardson
Sharon Rohlf
Todd Bengford
Angie Bengford

Visit the OCC web page

Highlights from the October 5 City Council Meeting Minutes

Trick-or-Treat night will be Saturday, October 31^st from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Council approved the request by Kerry Reinhart, Odebolt Betterment Committee, to place landscaping rock and edging around the trees at the City Park to prevent muddy run-off.

The Council unanimously approved William Dreessen's proposal for an Odebolt Christmas Party to be held December 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All ages are invited for a visit with Santa, soup and sandwiches and more. Several businesses, organizations and individuals will make the event possible. There will be drawings for turkeys. Admission to the event will be one item for the Sac County Food Pantry. The Council gave unanimous approval to support the event. More details to follow.

The Council approved and pledged $5,000.00 toward a proposed project Howard Hustedt presented to promote and make application to the Sac County Endowment Foundation. The project would be located on the empty lots on the corner of Main and 2nd Street and would consist of a park with benches, trees, an American Eagle brand clock, flags and bushes.

Read the entire October 5 2009
City Council Meeting Minutes

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The Chronicle, Vol. 118, No. 42
October 15, 2009

The Mayor Sez…
     From time to time I talk about what an “abatement of a nuisance” means. The two most common nuisances that we have are dogs either running loose or continuous barking, and an unkept property. These nuisances are reviewed by the City Council each month and dealt with accordingly. Most cities have the same problems and are taking further action. Instead of a citation, after a 30 day notice, the city will clean up the unkept property and charges levied thereof. Our Council is considering doing just that!
    Someone said, “Doing nothing is very hard to do—you never know when you’ve finished”.
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

CITY OF ODEBOLT
69.06  PARKING PROHIBITED.  No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:
     2.  Center Parkway.  On the center parkway or dividing area of any divided street.  (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1]) (Pertains to Hanson Blvd.)

(Photo)  Young Students learn Fire Safety   
O-A Preschool thru Third Grade students learned about fire safely and escape methods from the Odebolt firemen on Thursday, October 8th.  The students also enjoyed a tour of one of the fire trucks and then took a ride around town.

The New Iowan   Read the Odebolt News section for further adventures of "The New Iowan", Rachel Burns, who visits her Aunt Sally in and meets people who knew her grandmother before her moved to California in 1962. 

New Staff at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home     
     Tim and Erin Smith, along with the entire staff at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home, are pleased to announce the arrival of our newest colleague: BriAnne Owen.
     BriAnne was born and raised in the Humboldt, IA, area and is a graduate of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.  BriAnne most recently graduated with a Mortuary Science degree from Des Moines Area Community College in Des Moines, IA.  In her spare time she enjoys playing volleyball, golfing, and walking her dog. She and her husband Austin reside in Odebolt, and look forward to becoming active members of our community.  
     We would also like to congratulate BriAnne on passing her National Board Exam last week.  We are happy to have you serving the people of Sac County.
Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
Service with dignity is our tradition.
Lake View - Odebolt - Sac City - Wall Lake
712.662.7135
www.farberotteman.com

 

Annual Flag Disposal Ceremony will be held on Sunday evening, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. at the legion headquarters in Early, Iowa.  This is a very informative and reverent program and is open to the public.  If you have worn or unserviceable flags, this would be a good time to retire them.  The county meeting will follow the ceremony with Auxiliaries attending.

ONRC Auxiliary Bazaar Recap    In this issue, read the list of sponsors who donated toward the Bazaar as well as winners of door prizes and donated items.  The Bazaar was held October 3, 2009.

We Proudly Salute our Local Volunteer Firefighters during Fire Prevention Month
     (Photos, pages 10 & 11) Pictured are volunteer fire departments from Odebolt and surrounding towns, with a list of those businesses that sponsored the 2-page spread.
     Odebolt Fire Department members pictured are Bob Webb, Jim Neville, Scott Mau, Brian Pierce, Marsha Tysor, James Pierce, Todd Bengford, Bill Tysor, Mark Horsley, Bob Schlender, Mike Hoefling, Jace Horsley, Dan Stickrod, Greg Neville, and Nathan Neville.  Absent from the photo were Carl Hemer, Jimmy Harms, Ron Sorensen, Jim Bendixen, Joe Andrews, Jill Horsley, Brad Buller, Janet Hoefling and Dylan Bettin.

 

 

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The Chronicle, Vol. 118, No. 41
October 8, 2009

The Mayor Sez…
     If your dog comes up missing check with City Hall. We have a kennel for overnight only and then the dog will go to a dog pound at Newell. I don’t have to tell anyone that it will be costly to get your dog back. You may be issued a citation according to our city ordinance pertaining to dogs running loose. Enough said.
     Remember Oct. 4-10th is State of Iowa 4-H Week.
     Ethel, thanks for the nice letter and pictures from Reno. Keep going for it!
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

CITY OF ODEBOLT NOTICES

WATER NOTICE: 
The City of Odebolt will be
FLUSHING HYDRANTS
on Monday, October 12, Starting at 8:00 a.m.  This may result in low water pressure or at time no water pressure.  You may also experience rusty or discolored water throughout the week.

69.06  PARKING PROHIBITED.  No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:
     2.  Center Parkway.  On the center parkway or dividing area of any divided street.  (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1]) (Pertains to Hanson Blvd.)

Reminder - Odebolt Residents
Open burning is restricted to
landscape waster originating on the premises. 
City code 105.05 & IAC, 567-23.2 [3}
This does NOT include garbage or materials
 of any sort.  Call 1-800-292-8989 before you dig!  It's the law!

Photo  An airstream RV Open House was held Saturday, October 3 at the Odebolt RV Park.  Several units were open for viewing with the North Iowa Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc. as hosts.  Dave Shaw is president of the unit.

ONRC Auxiliary hosts annual bazaar (Photo)   The St. Martin church hall was a busy place on Saturday, October 3 as the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center Auxiliary held their annual Bazaar.  The event featured free coffee all day with rolls served from 9 to 11 a.m. and a lunch of soup, sandwiches, pie, bars and cakes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Door prize drawings were held every half hour and those in attendance could browse tables of baked goods, potpourri and the chance booth.  Proceeds will be used to purchase items for ONRC residents.

 

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The Chronicle, Vol. 118, No. 40
October 1, 2009

The Mayor Sez…
     A group of Airstream RV campers are coming to Odebolt this weekend. As I understand it they select communities throughout the camping season that are unique to their interests such as our RV Park and Memorial Walk Park. They are having an Airstream open house from 1:30 to 3:30 on Sat., Oct. 3rd. They will have some units open for viewing so stop by and give them a friendly Odebolt welcome.
     Another aphorism: Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs!!
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

Have you noted the school-themed window at the Odebolt Historical Museum? It brings back many memories of school days. See the photo in this week's Chronicle.

Sac County Quilt-A-Fair (September 26 and 27):
The more than 400 quilts on display were viewed by over 1,300 people from at least 20 states and over half the counties in Iowa.

Gov. Chet Culver has officially proclaimed Oct. 4-10, 2009, as 4-H Week in Iowa. The proclamation ties in with National 4-H Week activities in the state and throughout the country. The theme for National 4-H Week is “Meet the Future.”
“Governor Culver’s proclamation is a great honor to the Iowa 4-H program,” said Chuck Morris, director of the Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development program. “Many 4-H projects and activities emphasize science, technology, leadership, citizenship, communication and the environment. Iowa youth also continue to participate in traditional 4-H projects such as livestock and gardening.”
For more information about 4-H, contact any county office of Iowa State University Extension or the state 4-H office at (515) 294-1017.
www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2009/sep/120402.htm
www.extension.iastate.edu/news/kidsteens.htm
www.extension.iastate.edu/sac/

Beth Stangl and Amy Stangl of the Richland Robins 4-H Club participated in the Consumer Judging Contest at the Clay County Fair. Beth earned 1st place as an individual; Amy participated with other area senior 4-H members and they earned 1st place. Their photos are in this week's Chronicle.

The New Iowan loves looking at the all-around Iowa sky and its clouds. "Did she just write an entire column about the clouds?" She invites us to go outside and have a fresh look for ourselves.

The Fall Home Improvement supplement to this week's Chronicle includes ads by Odebolt and area businesses and an article about Distinctive Windows and Design, a window treatments business owned by Donna Schroeder of rural Odebolt.

 

The O-A/BCIGFalcon Frontline Read sports & school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week. New web site www.oabcig.org OA-BCIG Sept. Newsletter Sports News: Falcons were 17-7 overall going into the conference volleyball tournament semi-finals. Falcon cross-country squads won both girls' and boys' titles at meet in Mapleton. IKM-Manning handed Falcons their second district loss in football. See the photo of the OA-BCIG High School Student Council in this week's issue.