Selected news briefs edited from


Odebolt ~ Early ~ Wall Lake
Official Sac County Newspaper, Established 1877
Jerry & Becky Wiseman, Publishers

The below contains news items of interest  to Odebolt residents. The Chronicle also contains news from Wall Lake,
Early, Nemaha, Schaller and Sac County.  Individual issues are on sale at The Chronicle office or by subscription. 

The Chronicle, Vol. 113, No. 40
September 30, 2004

The Mayor Sez:  
     Everyone I talk with of late wants to know when the Lindquist building is coming down. At this writing…..who knows!!  The DNR (Dept. of Natural Resources) has rules and regulations about asbestos and proper procedure must be followed or we could be subjected to a fine….a very substantial fine.  There IS asbestos in the subject building and we are following the rules and regulations as prescribed by law.  The bakery building will be included and will be removed at the same time. The above info is the best I can give you at this time. The City has signed an agreement with Dean Quirk to perform the razing of said buildings.
     From the 'bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

Charity Cookout - First Federal Savings Bank held its Seventh Annual Charity Cookout on September 16th at the Odebolt Community Center.  Those attending were served grilled porkburgers, beans, chips and beverages for a $3 or more per plate donation.  The funds raised were donated to the Odebolt Community Center and the Lake View Community Club.

Odebolt Legion at Work Again - New flag cabinets have been hung in the Odebolt Post Office through a project of the  American Legion Post 313 of Odebolt.  The solid oak cabinets were made by Keith Mentzer and house the folded flags from the Avenue of Flags.

4-H Clubs' Food Drive - The O-A Showmen and Richland Robins 4-H Clubs went door-to-door collecting for a food drive on Sunday, September 19.  Because of generous donations they were able to deliver a minivan full of food to the Family Development Center in Sac City.  If you would still like to donate, you can drop items off at The Chronicle in Odebolt until October 7th.

Alvera Arbegast Fund Established -  Alvera Arbegast, of Arthur, lost her home and belongings to a fire in September.  A special "Alvera Arbegast Fund" has been established at the United Bank of Iowa.  Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so at any United Bank of Iowa branch office.  (Sponsored by the St. Martin's Ladies Build.  Supplemental Funds by Sac County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.)

Obituaries

Mary (McCorkindale) Swain was born September 19, 1911 in Odebolt, Iowa to Dan and Anna (Story) McCorkindale.  Mary grew up in the Odebolt area and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1929.  She received her bachelor's degree from Grinnell College in 1933.  Mary taught school for 24 years in the Little Sioux, Pisgah, and West Harrison school districts.  Her areas of teaching were English, speech and drama.
     Mary was united in marriage to Byron Swain on June 20, 1941.  They lived their entire married life in Pisgah, except for the four years that Byron served in the military.  Mary and Byron were blessed with two boys, Warren and Richard.  Mary and Byron enjoyed over 40 years of marriage before Byron died on April 26, 1982.
     Mary was a member of the Retired Teachers' Association, University Women, and the United Methodist Church in Pisgah.  She also volunteered a the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. 
     Mary died on September 11, 2004 at the Baywind Care Center in League City, Texas at the age of 92 years, 11 months, and 23 days.
     Mary was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother Francis.  She is survived by her two sons Warren Swain of Norwalk, IA, Richard Swain and his wife Nancy of League City, Texas; 5 grandchildren;  1 great-grandson; and many other relatives and friends.  Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Assoc. or to the family in Mary's memory.
    Funeral services were held Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Pisgah, Iowa with Rev. Dee Ann Klapp & Evangelist John Lizer officiating.
     Final resting place is the Preparation Cemetery in rural Pisgah, Iowa.  Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Kelly LeRoy Putnam, age 46, of Arthur, Iowa, died at his home on Friday, September 24, 2004.
     Memorial services were held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.  The Reverend Kathy Spracklin and Mr. & Mrs. Russell Paulson officiated the service, with military honors by Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion.
     Born July 9, 1958 at Ft. Eustis, Virginia, Kelly was the son of Harry and Irene (Iwen) Putnam.  During his childhood Kelly traveled the world as a military dependent.  He graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1976, then joined the United States Air Force and served until his retirement in November 1996.
     Kelly began his military career as a Law Enforcement Specialist.  In 1981 he was accepted to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, where he served as a Special Agent.  He performed duties as an undercover narcotics agent, counterintelligence officer, fraud investigator, and general crimes investigator.  He provided protection services for the Presidents of Russia and Korea, the U.S. Secretary of State, as well as for various senators, congressmen, and high-ranking officers of the military.  He saw duty in England, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and various installations of the United States.  He also was a Korean linguist.
     On February 1, 1986, Kelly married Shari Mae Sites at the Central Missouri State university Chapel in Warrensburg, Missouri, where they were both alumni.  Two children were born to this union:  Kimberly Ann and Patrick Michael.
    Following his military service, Kelly worked in various capacities at the Denson Job Corps Center, including as security officer, property officer, security manager, and student personnel officer.  He was most recently serving as a welding instructor.  Kelly was also a member of the Arthur United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Shari; two children, Kimberly and Patrick, of the home; his mother, Irene Putnam of Arthur; a brother Keith, serving in the United States Air Force in Bahrain; a sister Korray of Cherokee. 
     He was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents Thomas and Doris Iwen; and paternal grandparents LaVern and Thelma Watters.

Vynola M. Brotherson, age 74, of Lake View, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at her home in Lake View following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 11, 1930, in Sac City, the daughter of John Andrew and Violet V. (Thau) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Breda where she was a lifetime member and served as church treasurer for six years, and PW Moderator.
     Vy attended grade school in Early and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1947. She continued her education at a beauty school in Des Moines, IA, graduating in 1948. She was a beautician for fifty years, first in Wall Lake and then in Sac City. Vy also worked for three years as an aide at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake.
     On December 5, 1953, Vynola was united in marriage to Kenneth D. Brotherson at the Wheatland Presbyterian Church. Her hobbies included bowling, sewing, and using the computer. She enjoyed spending time with her cats Sam and Beefie.
     Vy was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary and member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary presently serving as trustee, and has held all the other offices as well.
     Survivors include her husband Kenneth Brotherson; brother John Peterson of Lake View, IA; and a very special niece, Cindy Segebart and her husband Byron and family of Schaller, IA; also many other nieces and nephews and many friends.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Marvin and Alan (Buck) Peterson, and a sister Virginia, Mrs. Robert Pilloud.
     Funeral services for Vy were held Friday, September 24th, 10:30 a.m., at the Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Breda. Reverend Donald Gibson officiated and Marilyn Hundling was the organist. The flower arrangements were taken care of by Darlene Becker and Norma Peters. The men and women of the Wheatland Presbyterian Church were the honorary pallbearers. The pallbearers included the following: Howard Brotherson, Keith Brotherson, Kurt Peterson, Rodney Grodahl, Richard Graber, and David Schwechel. Burial was at the Wheatland Cemetery in Breda under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.

The Mayor Sez:  
     Every once in a while a mayor gets to do a fun thing. I recently was invited to give a brief talk at our library’s open house celebrating their 100th year.  The community takes so many things for granted and yet behind the scenes, take the library for example, we have dedicated people that serve on our library board, and also a dedicated librarian and her staff.  I might add that the above has been the case for the past 100 years.  The above people contribute sooooo much for the enjoyment, enlightenment, and entertainment of our community. We salute!
     From the 'bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

Chronicle features 2004 Homecoming - There is a separate eight page section in The Chronicle this week highlighting the 2004 Homecoming at Odebolt-Arthur, and made possible by the O-A Sports package sponsors. Purchase a copy of The Chronicle for this special section.

Neumann on School Board - Paul Neumann won election to the Odebolt-Arthur School Board in the September 14 election.  He ran unopposed.

Rotary Presents Asset Award - The Odebolt Rotary Community Asset Award has been awarded to deserving individuals who have given their time and talents for the betterment of our community.  This year's recipient is Howard Hustedt, who is very instrumental in the completion of the Odebolt Community Center.  This year marks the 16th year this award has been presented.  (Pictured in The Chronicle is Jim Raaasch, Chairman of the Community Asset Award Committee, presenting the 2004 award to Howard Hustedt.)

Community Center - The following are donations or memorials given to the Odebolt Community Center.
     DONATIONS:  Donations were received from 7 private parties as well as Faith Lutheran Church - Nelson Estate, City of Odebolt, Sac County Supervisors, Prudential Insurance, 2 donations for the Class of 1950, 1 donation for the Class of 1961, O-A After Prom Class of 2005, and Vision Iowa.
     MEMORIALS: Donations were received in memory of Arleen Hanson, Dolores Veit, Dorothy Sleight, Carol Berg, Marlene Fertig, Walter Nees, Lloyd Lundblad, Don Einspahr, Russ Peters, Gerald Carrier, Dawn Etler, Don Schwaller, Bill Johnson, George Dresselhuis, Dawn Boom, and Lorraine Buss.

ONRC Auxiliary Minutes - (summary) The ONRC Auxiliary met August 19, 2004 with fifteen members present.  New patio furniture is being used by residents and families.     Current census is 40 with 2 skilled.  Two new nurses and two CNAs have been hired.
     The residents enjoyed homemade ice cream and they will be making funnel cakes.  A September trip to Prairie Pedlar is planned.  The quilts to be raffled are on display at ONRC and will be displayed at the banks in September.
     The annual Bazaar has been changed to October 9 and will be held at St. Martin's Church.  We welcome anyone to make donations for the baked goods, chance booth and potpourri booths as well as residents booth.  Sign up for pies is needed.
     Everyone is invited to Becky Mandernach's 90th birthday open house on September 25th.

(From Trojan Triumph, the school news section.)
Doing a "Double Take" at O-A - If you're a teacher, student or even a visitor at Odebolt-Arthur, you may find yourself doing a frequent "double-take."  There are nine sets of twins within the school system this year.  There are three sets in Pre-School, 1 set in 4th grade, 1 set in 8th grade, 3 sets in ninth grade and 1 set in 11th grade.  See a photo of the twins at the Odebolt-Arthur School web site. 

65th Wedding Anniversary - Ralph and Bonnie Boerner celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 5 with a family dinner at the Country Inn in Lake View.  Family present were their children:  Stan & Dian Boyer of LaGrange, Illinois; Gary & Diane Boerner of Gowrie; and Merle & jean Boerner of Ankeny.  Also attending were grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Extended family and close friends enjoyed an open house at the Odebolt library, hosted by the family.

Homecoming:  The 2004 Homecoming King and Queen were Clint Siebrecht, and Jamie Scott. 

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The Mayor Sez:  
     Fall will officially be here in just a few days and with it will be leaves…lots of leaves! The City appreciates your effort in raking the leaves and hauling them off to the dump, however, if you choose to burn them, here are a few suggestions to follow: do not burn in the street or gutter, do not burn when the wind is up, always respect your neighbors, and always tend your fire (toasting weenies and marshmallows O.K.).
Thank you!
     From the 'bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

Siebrecht Century Farm Award - The Gary & Karen Siebrecht and Lyle and Mary Ann Siebrecht family farm of Odebolt was among 330 families honored at the 2004 Century Farm Awards ceremonies held August 17 at the Iowa State Fair.  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge presented the awards.
     The Siebrecht Century Farm was purchased by Carl Siebrecht, Sr., in February 1904 from George and Mary Ann Aupperle.  Carl Siebrect's son, Otto and wife Lorinda were next to farm.  After Lyle's return from the Army in WWII, Lyle and Mary Ann lived on the farm until 1981 when they built their home in Odebolt.  Gary and Karen Siebrecht now live on the farm which is operated by Keith & Jill and Gary & Karen and sons.
     For more information on the Century Farm Program see www.agriculture.state.ia.us/century.htm .

Hubiak Honored at Library's 100th - The Odebolt Public Library held an Open House on Sunday, September 12, 2004 in celebration of their 100th year.  Dr. John Hubiak of Odebolt was recognized during the short program for his significant role as Fund Drive & Finance Chairman for the Rosmer Bruce addition.  This addition was completed in May 1998.  The 100th birthday of the library presented a good opportunity to honor Dr. Hubiak with a picture and a plaque describing his role in the history of the library.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting - The September 9th meeting of the Odebolt Chamber of Commerce was held at the Odebolt Community Center. In attendance were Vicki, Tammie, Roxie, Melissa, Traci, and Kay.
     Financial report was given & approved.
    August meeting minutes were approved.
     Our Annual Pancake Brunch will be held Sunday, October 17th, 2004. We will be serving pancakes, sausage, and eggs. The food is being ordered this week. Enclosed you will find a flier to hang in your window, a work schedule and a reminder letter. Remember, this is an appreciation brunch for all YOUR customers at no charge, so we need your help!! If you are assigned a task, it is your responsibility to have workers there or find your own replacement. This has turned into a huge event and we would like to keep it going!!
     Flags will be taken down around downtown sometime next week.
     The Chamber will be sponsoring the hall-decorating contest during Homecoming at the High school again this year. The winning class will receive a pizza party as their award. Show your enthusiasm by painting your windows!! Go Trojans!!
     Because of rising cost, inflation, and the like, the Chamber is considering raising our annual dues to $35.00. We have kept them the same for a number of years, but nonetheless our expenses keep rising. We hope businesses will understand and continue to support us. We are still in the discussion phases, so nothing is final. Any questions, contact a Director.

Homecoming Court Announced for O-A - Odebolt-Arthur high school students voted on the Homecoming Court Royalty for 2004.  The following seniors were named to the court:  Joel Andersen, Gary Chase, Nathan Lucht, Shane Neumann, Clint Siebrecht, Melissa Endrulat, Rachel Hansen, Kim Putnam, Jamie Scott, and Alayna Wilken.
     Homecoming activities will be held throughout the week of September 20 to 24.  Odebolt-Arthur will play LeMars-Gehlen in Odebolt on Homecoming,  Friday, September 24.  Watch The Chronicle for more details on Homecoming 2004!

Homecoming Window Decorating Contest - The O-A Student Council is asking all local businesses to show their support and spirit for the O-A Trojans by decorating their business windows.  Senior Student Council members will be judging the windows Friday morning, September 24.  For more information, please call the high school at 668-2827.

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9/15 Punt, Pass & Kick Contest - Below is a photo of the local winners of the Punt, Pass & Kick contest held Friday Sept 10th at the O-A Football field.  This event is sponsored by the O-A Athletic Booster Club. - Submitted by Vicki Beckman

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Woman places second at international festival
By Roger Kaska, with permission from
the Huron Daily Plainsman, Huron, SD

Webmaster's note:  Barb Votrobeck sent in a link about Janis (Smith) Reinschmidt, formerly of Odebolt.  She came in second in an international "Saw" contest.  Permission was received from the Plainsman to reprint the article on odebolt.net.  Congratulations, Janis!

     After learning to play the saw from her father, Janis Reinschmidt has used the instrument to entertain people for a number of years.
     But she has never before entered any competitive events.  However, that changed during the summer when she and her husband Paul journeyed to California for the International Music Saw Festival. The festival was held at Santa Cruz and Felton, Calif.
     “I wasn’t planning to enter the competition,” she said. “I went to the festival to learn new techniques and to hear other people play.”
     Most people associate the saw with a piece of equipment for building a house or something similar.  But Reinschmidt has turned it into a musical instrument, using a bow.
     At the California event, she met a man from Kiron, Iowa, which is just 10 miles from where she grew up.
     “I thought he might have learned to play the saw from my father,” she said, “but he didn’t.”
     Reinschmidt grew up on a farm near Odebolt, Iowa, which is 75 miles south of Sioux City.  Her father, Emery Smith, who is now deceased, taught her how to play.
     “He played for things around the community,” she said.
After moving to the Yale area, she decided to start playing again.  “I wanted to carry on the tradition started by my father,” she said.
     Her brother, Dale Smith, who lives in Ankeny, Iowa, also plays. They once played a duet together.
     During the three-day festival, it was explained that the competition consisted of playing one song, using any kind of accompaniment, then playing “Auld Lang Syne” twice without any accompaniment.
     “I decided I could do that,” she said. “That I wouldn’t embarrass myself, and maybe I could put South Dakota on the map.”
     So she entered the competition with 22 others. They included nine from Japan, one each from England, New Zealand and Canada, and the rest from the United States.
     When the results were announced, “I was shocked,” she said. She had tied for second place — with a California woman — receiving a certificate and a gold medallion, designating her runner-up placing.
     The song she played for the competition was “Theme from ‘Titanic.’” She used a compact disc for accompaniment.
     The contest winner was Hajime Sakita of Japan. He also won the competition in 1997.  Third place in the contest was Seiji Kimoto, also of Japan, a third-place finisher in 1997.
     At the end of the competition, Reinschmidt said, “We all came together and played some numbers.
     “There were about 30 of us who participated in this orchestra-like program,” she said. “And I must be honest, we didn’t sound very good.”
     Reinschmidt has played the saw at numerous functions in Huron, De Smet, Lake Preston and Wessington Springs.
     She also played for a home extension meeting in Chamberlain, a nursing home in Sioux Falls and for her daughter’s PEO chapter in Minneapolis.
     Another reason she wanted to attend the festival is because one of the judges was David Weiss. Many years ago she bought one of his records, and she said the photo shows him holding his saw.
     “The number was on the saw and I wrote it down and bought the same kind,” Reinschmidt said.
     Weiss also is the principal oboist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
     “I met the man, and he performed for us on the stage, both on the oboe and saw,” she said. “He’s quite a musician.”
Reinschmidt said she “loves to play the saw because it is unique.”
     “It is fun to see the looks on people’s faces who are surprised to hear music from a saw,” she said.
     She said the only other saw player in the immediate area is Jacob Maras of De Smet, who displayed his talent last summer at the summer Campbell Park program.
     A graduate of Huron University with a bachelor’s degree in music and a minor in the keyboard, she has taught piano lessons for 35 years.
     She currently is starting her third year of directing the choir at the First United Presbyterian Church. She replaced longtime director Milo Pietz, who retired.
      “I’m loving it,” she said of her choir directing. “It’s been a good challenge for someone my age to work with such a wonderful group.”
     She and her husband have three children, Tristin (Jason) Gruenhagen of De Smet; Tifani of Minneapolis; and Tauni of Chicago.

9/16 From the Ida County Courier
Volleyball Scores
Football - OA over WLVA

The Mayor Sez:  
Ah, ‘tis the season!  The football and volleyball seasons have arrived.  To all the players, coaches, cheerleaders, and fans we wish to extend our best wishes for successful campaigns.  The players and coaches have been practicing for several weeks and now it is showtime!  Good luck, Nettes and Trojans!
     From the 'bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

City Council Meeting Minutes - September 7, 2004 (Link to .pdf document)  Motorized Scooter discussion; plea to keep Richland Ave. bridge open; former Sunset Appliance building demolition discussion; more.

NOTICE
The City of Odebolt may experience low pressure and cloudy water during the week of September 13-19 due to the pulling of the deep well. - City of Odebolt

Odebolt Public Library Celebrates 100 Years.
     In 1896, a group of women organized as the Women's Reading Circle established a public library in Odebolt.  Through the generosity of many, the Odebolt Public Library was opened in July 1898 in rooms rented above local businesses.  In 1904, with the help of financial aid from Andrew Carnegie, a building was erected on a lot on Second Street donated by Mr. W. W. Field.  This building served the community until 1997, when remodeling of the Carnegie building was begun, as well as construction of a new addition to the east, the Rosmer Bruce Annex.  The Annex contains the John and Marion Selby meeting room, which is available for rent to the community.  The library is governed by a Board of Trustees and is supported by the Friends of the Library organization.  Today the library is governed by a Board of Trustees and is supported by the Friends of the Library organization.
     An Open House to celebrate the 100th year of the library will be held at the Odebolt Public Library on Sunday, September 12, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a short program at 2:30 p.m.  
     The current library staff includes Donarae Cleveland, director; Darlene Bengford, Susan Dreessen and Liz Simon, clerks; and Bill and Susan Dreessen, janitorial duties.
     The Library Board of Trustees include the following people:  Rachel Wallace, president; Ron Sorensen, vice-president; Rev. Charles Bulger, secretary; Mary Neville, treasurer; and Richard Duffy, Janice Christian, Renae Babcock, Jill Siebrecht, and Beverly Einspahr.
     The Odebolt Public Library offers various services including interlibrary Loans, Large Print Books, Audio and Visual Cassettes, Computer/Internet Access, Fax Machine, Meeting Room Facilities, Book Bingo, Summer Reading Program, DVDs and CDs, Periodicals, Newspapers, and a Copy Machine.
See the Library web page!

Paul Neumann Runs for School Board - Paul Neumann of Odebolt is seeking his first term as school board member at Odebolt-Arthur.  
     Paul and wife Elaine have four children ages 12 to 21, with two children in the OA school system.  Neumann has been in the construction business in Odebolt for twenty-seven years and is a member of Faith Lutheran Church.  He is seeking election to the school board to ensure quality education for all of children to better prepare them for their lives after graduation.  He believes they should have every opportunity available to them to achieve academically.
     Neumann feels with declining enrollment and budget issues, there is a need to pursue resources for additional funding.  He states that he does not completely support whole grade sharing yet, but says that sharing of programs and staff of area schools is a great way to pool resources, and a good way to see how whole grade sharing would work.
     School Board Elections are Tuesday, September 14th.  Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m.

New Administration at O-A - Russ Freeman of Ida Grove became Odebolt-Arthur's new superintendent this year.  His position is being shared with BCIG.  He is married to Shari who is an Early Childhood Special Needs Consultant for AEA 12.  They have two daughters, one in college and one a senior at BCIG.  
     Before his current position at O-A, Freeman was the Superintendent at the BCIG CSD for four years.  He has assumed principal positions in Harlan and New Providence, Iowa and Brainard, NE, was the high school activities director in Columbus, NE; and taught in Atlantic and Runnells, Iowa after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University.
     Freeman states that he is "looking forward to working with the O-A staff, students, and community in my position as superintendents of schools."
     Dani Trimble of Galva is the new elementary principal at Odebolt-Arthur.  She was originally from Schaller and has lived on a farm south of Galva with husband Guy and two daughters for the past 13 years.  
    Dani began teaching at G-H as the HS Band Director.  She completed her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2001 and became Curriculum Director and TAG Coordinator at Battle-Creek-Ida Grove.  She soon began working on her Administrative License and Specialist's Degree from Drake University.
     Trimble expressed that her "interests beyond education revolve around my family and active daughters."

4-H Clubs Hold first meeting and Collect for Food Pantry  - On Sunday, Sept. 19th the local 4-H clubs will have the first meeting of the year at Odebolt City Park.  New members are welcome and encouraged to attend.  If you want to join the club, please call 668-2773 or 668-2648.
     From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., the O-A Showmen and Richland Robins 4-H Clubs will be going door to door in the town of Odebolt and collecting non-perishable food items for the Sac County Food Pantry.
     If you won't be home, just put your items in a bag and hang it on your front door.  For rural families wanting to contribute, there will be a box at Jamboree Foods.

Obituary: Dolores Veit, age 76, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2004, at her home in Odebolt. Dolores Mae Holliday was born on October 11, 1927, in Bagley, Iowa, the daughter of Val and Pearl (Cornish) Holliday. As a child she was a member of the Methodist faith and later baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. She was an active member of St. Martin’s Ladies Society, Altar Society, and church choir.
     She attended Odebolt public school and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1945. She was an active member of the Girl Scouts, Rainbow Girls, band member, and member of high school choir, singing at contests. She continued her education at National Business Training College in Sioux City, Iowa, graduating in 1946.
     Dolores was united in marriage to Paul Veit on November 25, 1948, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. To this union five children were born: Lance, Valerie, Rebecca, Barbara, and Stephanie.
     Dolores loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She provided a loving and comfortable home for her husband, Paul and their five children. To those who knew and loved her she will always be remembered as the best cook in Sac County. Her special memories would be of the numerous fishing trips to Canada with her husband, Paul. Dolores liked going to Canada because the walleyes were bigger there. She also enjoyed camping with her family, swimming, and her little dog Sammy.
     Survivors include her husband, Paul; her son Lance and wife Christina Veit; her daughters: Valerie and husband Paul Nepper, Rebecca and husband Dudley Ullrich, Barbara Veit, and Stephanie and husband Dr. Stephen Cooke; twelve grandchildren: Nicole (Jason) Smith, Brandon and Aaron (Jessica) Nepper, Jennifer (Sean) Rath, Shawna (Jason) Chiasson, Adam, Levi, and Sara Ullrich, Matthew, and Andrew Cooke, Rachael and Jacob Veit; three great-grandchildren: Paige Nepper, Logan Nepper, and Caaden Rath.
     She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather A. M. Sanders.
     Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 31st, 10:30 am, at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt with Father John McGuirk officiating. Special music was provided by Joey Hoefling, soloist, Mick Menage, saxophone, Richard Duffy, on flute, and Kay Bloyer, organist. Honorary pallbearers were: Bev and Larry Beckman, Alice and Robert Hemphill, Thelma and Darrell Schroeder, Shirley Prochnow, Verna Mae Schwaller, and Mary and William Hall. Casket bearers were the following: Brandon Nepper, Aaron Nepper, Adam Ullrich, Levi Ullrich, Zane Diersen, and Duane Veit. Interment was at the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.

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Faith Lutheran Renovations Click each photo to enlarge.  Photos and article courtesy of Bob Harden. In November 2003, the members of Faith Lutheran Church started a remodeling project that included a new roof and new office space. The roof on the store room was removed and the new office was built above the store room. The roof was then placed on top of the new office. Decra steel shingles were installed on the church roof. The small Swedish house, known as the stuga, was also roofed with new Decra shingles. The existing office, the new office, the basement and the store room were painted and new carpet was installed in the offices and the lounge area in the basement. New folding room-dividers were installed in the basement. A celebration and appreciation dinner for the congregation was Sunday, August 29.

The Mayor Sez:  
     The old buildings downtown have been the topic of conversation of late.  Donations are being made to help with the razing of the Lindquist Bldg. and, hopefully, a few more.  I am sure everyone understands that releases (or quit claim deeds) must be in order before anything can happen.  Hopefully, next week things will be in order to accomplish the above.
     Not to be an “I told you so”, but Labor Day weekend is about upon us—Have a safe one!
     From the 'bolt,
     R.J. Rex, Mayor

Odebolt Community Center Activities
Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. -  Senior Meals
Sept 9 - Chamber meeting
Sept 16 - First Federal Community Service Cookout
Sept 20 - Legion
Sept 25 - Matt Hoefling wedding

Odebolt Public Library September Board Meeting will be held Sunday, September 12, 2004, at 1:15 p.m..  (NOTE:  Change of Date)

School Board Elections Tuesday, September 14 - Polls will be open from noon until 8:00 p.m. at the Odebolt Fire Station for Crawford and Sac County residents, and at the Community Building in Arthur for Ida County residents to vote in the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District School Board elections on September 14.  Paul Neumann is running uncontested for the three year term position at Odebolt-Arthur formerly filled by Jane Heidenriech.

Sheep Shearing Demonstration at Arthur Library - On Monday, August 11, Paul Hofmann and some of his family from Battle Creek were the special guests for the second Story Hour at the Arthur Public Library.  Paul has competed in other counties in sheep shearing contests.  He brought five sheep with him to the vacant lot on Main Street in Arthur and presented a very informative presentation about sheep, followed by a demonstration of sheep shearing. (See The Chronicle for a photo showing the many children that were present.)

Funeral Notice:  Service for Gertrude "Trudy" Hardy, age 81, of Odebolt is 9:00 am. Saturday, September 4, 2004 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt. 
     Trudy passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004 at her home.
     She is survived by a son, Mark Carter of Sebastopol, CA; daughter, Barbara and husband Kent Reinhart of Odebolt; three grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister.  Farber & Otteman in charge of arrangements.

Obituary:  Dorothy E. Sleight, age 84, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2004, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.  Dorothy E. Paulson was born on February 9, 1920, in Stockholm Township, Boyer, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Nellie (Wulf) Paulson. She was baptized in the Baptist Church and after her marriage joined the Presbyterian Church of Odebolt. She attended country school and Odebolt High School.
     Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert Lyle Sleight on December 29, 1951, in Dakota City, Nebraska. To this union four children were born: Robert, Linda, Roger and Rex.
     In her earlier years, Dorothy helped local farm families in their homes. She was a familiar face in the Odebolt area cafes for many years where she served as waitress.
     Dorothy also enjoyed crossword puzzles, collecting coffee cups, reading cookbooks, and watching game shows on television. She loved her family and treasured the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.
     Left to cherish her memory are her children: Robert Sleight and Janena of Denison, IA, Linda and her husband Gary Schau of Charter Oak, IA, Roger and his wife Linda Sleight of Odebolt, IA, and Rex Sleight also of Odebolt; two grandsons: Chad Sleight of Odebolt, IA, and Bret Sleight of Lincoln, NE, and extended family members and friends.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lyle on June 21, 1984; brothers: Loyal, Wesley, and Glen as an infant; her sister and brother-in-law: Ardene and Vern Bettin; and a niece Diane Luft.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 25, 2004, 10:30 am, at the Presbyterian Church in Odebolt . Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery under the direction of Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.

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9/5 - Little walks go a long way in summer for father, son, from the Des Moines Register on-line.  Article about Daryl Cleveland and his son Bradly's walks across Iowa.

**See "WHAT'S NEW" on the Odebolt History Pages - Several recent additions, including an update on the history of the Odebolt Public Library which will be celebrating their 100th anniversary September 12. 

9/11 Odebolt-Arthur 13, WLVA  9 -- Mark Fertig recovered a fumble and ran 62 yards for a touchdown with three minutes left in the game to give Odebolt-Arthur a win over WLVA Friday night, September 10. Bryan Leonard ran eight times for 52 yards. Leonard scored on a 3-yard touchdown run.

9/10 Chamber of Commerce
 - Pancake Brunch coming Oct. 17
 - To sponsor homecoming hall decorating contest
 - Considering raising dues