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

The Chronicle, Volume 112, Number 39
September 25, 2003 

The Mayor Sez...
     Forty years have passed since I first served as Mayor of Odebolt.  Many changes have taken place; many people have come and gone; many businesses have changed hands and many businesses are still going strong; and some new businesses have started up. Odebolt is still a good place to live, has a good school for our kids, and is a good place to do your business.  We have five fine churches with many years of longevity.  Our organizations are strong with good leadership.  We have an active Chamber of Commerce, many active rural groups, and on and on.  Surely, if I tried to mention everyone I would forget someone and then be in "hot water" with that group.  Please forgive me.  We have one of the best First Responders (fire department, ambulance crew and police department) in the county, if not the state.  What does the above mean?  It means that Odebolt will endure, no matter what.
     Now, then, as I said forty years ago, "if your dog barks a lot, especially at night, tell it to keep quiet!".
From the 'Bolt!
R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

Odebolt Business Community Mourns 
Hometown Printer and Publisher

     Over 40 years experience of newspaper publication and commercial printing came to an end Friday, September 19, 2003 when Robert "Bob" Miller lost his long battle with ill health.
     Services for Bob were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 23 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt.
     Bob's interest in printing and publishing began in 1956 when he was just a sophomore in high school.  He worked in the printing department of The Odebolt Chronicle, then owned by the Wagner family and continued working there through high school graduation from Odebolt-Arthur in 1959 until enlisting in the Army in 1962.
     He married LaDonna Gehring in 1962 and served in the US Army, being discharged in 1965.  The couple then returned to Odebolt and Bob resumed his position at The Odebolt Chronicle.  He was named manager of the business in 1973 and purchased The Odebolt Chronicle  in 1974 from the Wagner family.
    In 1979 Bob purchased The Early News.  He acquired The Observer, The Wall Lake Blade and The Breda News in 1982 from Wm. F. Schrader of Wall Lake.  The Breda News  was sold in 1996.
     In 1984 the Odebolt and Early papers were merged into The Chronicle - Odebolt-Early Edition.  In 1997, the Wall Lake Paper, then The Chronicle - Wall Lake Edition, was included to create one weekly newspaper serving the Odebolt, Early and Wall Lake communities.
     In May of 1998, the Millers announced the sale of their business, Miller Printing and Publishing, to Jerry and Rebecca Wiseman of Armstrong due to Bob's health problems.  Bob was named manager of the commercial print shop and retained that position, working as health permitted, until his passing.
     Bob leaves a void in the Odebolt office that cannot be filled but his voice will echo throughout the rooms - a constant reminder of this dedicated man.

    "The trials of life are resolved into peace when a soul finds its way to the light."

Candidates file for November 4 City Elections -  The following have filed papers in Odebolt for City Council:  Todd Bengford, and  incumbents Keith Flink, Butch Hemphill and Jim Scott.  Three council seats are open: an unexpired 2-year term presently filled by Scott, and two four-year terms.  Residents must be registered no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 20 in order to vote.

The ONRC Auxiliary met Thursday, September 18th.  Elaine Neumann was welcomed as our new Director of Nursing.  Plans were made for the Bazaar which will be at the St. Martin's Church in Odebolt on Saturday, October 4th.
     The afghan and quilt, to be given away at the bazaar, are now being displayed in the various banks within the area.  Tickets may be purchased at these banks or from Auxiliary members.
   A nominating committee, to select next year's officers, was appointed.  Volunteers are needed to help make crafts for the residents' booth at the bazaar.  Volunteers are also needed to assist folks who wish to play Bingo, but have trouble because of poor eyesight.

Odebolt Firefighters raised $1,302.33 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Labor Day weekend.  MDA appreciates the citizens of Odebolt, especially the firefighters, for making this year's "Fill the Boot" program a success.  

IN THE MILITARY 

• Army National Guard Spec. Marshall B. Lantz has deployed to the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt in support of Multi-National Forces and Observers.  He is the son of Mike and Melissa Lantz of Odebolt, Iowa, and Steve and Berlinda Morrical of Glenwood, Iowa. Lantz is a 2002 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School.

• Army National Guard Spec. John E. Fineran, son of Keith & Deb Fineran of Arthur, has been deployed to the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt in support of Multi-National Forces and Observers.  Fineran is a 1998 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School.

Girl Talk Program offered in Odebolt - Girl Talk is a program developed to improve communications between pre-teens and their parents.  Odebolt will host Girl Talk for fifth and sixth grade girls and their mothers or adult female role model on October 23, November  4, 13, and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  Registration deadline is October 23.  For more information please contact the Sac County extension Office (712-662-7131) or Mary Schroeder at the Odebolt-Arthur School (712-668-2747)

Join in 4-H Picnic - Anyone interested in joining the Richland Robins or O-A Showmen 4-H Clubs are welcome to attend a kick-off picnic on Sunday, Sept. 28th at 6:30 p.m. at Speaker Park in Lake View. For more details, please call 668-2773 or 668-2648.

Deaths:  Robert L. Miller, 61, of Odebolt passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa, following a lengthy illness.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 23, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt with Father John McGuirk officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
     Military graveside rites were performed by American Legion Post No. 313, Odebolt, IA.  Final resting place is the St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt, Iowa.
     Robert was born Dec. 14, 1941, the son of Leo and Irene (Dinges) Miller, in Odebolt. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin's Catholic Church. He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1959.
     LaDonna Gehring and Bob were united in marriage on Dec. 29, 1962. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 - 1965, during the Vietnam era, serving in the Army Security Agency as a Specialist 5th class. He was awarded the Marksmanship Honors. 
     Robert owned and operated the newspaper and publishing business, Miller Printing & Publishing, and farmed, retiring in May of 1998.  He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church and served on the Board of Directors.  He was involved with community affairs, including serving on the Odebolt Rotary Club, Mayor Pro-tem of Odebolt, as a City Council member, Odebolt Jaycees, Odebolt Fire Department, Odebolt Centennial Committee and as a member of the Iowa Press Association, where he also served as President and held many offices.
     Bob had special memories of time spent with family and friends at home, at work and on vacations. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, trapping and fishing. He was always a hard worker and strived to do the best for his family. All the years following the deterioration of his health and his having to give up doing many things he loved, he never once complained. He always accepted life as it was dealt and took pride in any of his family's accomplishments.
     He is survived by his wife, LaDonna; a son, Steven Robert of Odebolt; a daughter, Staci Leigh of Schaller, Iowa; his mother, Irene Miller of Odebolt; two brothers, John of Cushing, Iowa, and James of Sioux Falls, S.D.; three grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his father, Leo; and a sister, LaDonna Costley.

OTHER NEWS

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One of our young readers, Alex Kelly Smith, who lives in Tel Aviv, Israel, stands in front of the Dead Sea.  Alex is the son of Doug Smith, grandson of George "Kelly" & Betty Smith, and great-grandson of Clarissa Smith, all former Odebolt residents.  The nickname "Kelly" is from George Smith's grandfather, George "Kelly" Smith, who is locally known from the early 1900's fire drill team,  "Kelly's Colts"  - Thanks for the photo, Alex!  (Read about Kelly's Colts at The Odebolt History Pages)

NEW Books, Videos, and DVD's  - see the Library page

2003 Odebolt-Arthur Homecoming -  King is Thomas Heidenreich; Queen is Catlin Thompson.  Manning overcame the Trojans near the end of a hard-fought game.

SILO PASSES!  The 1% sales tax increase (SILO) vote was passed in Sac County on 9-30-03.  It also passed in the Odebolt - Arthur School district by 281 yes votes to 14 no votes. This will mean approximately $ 240,000 per year will come to the O-A School to be used for buildings and equipment. - Vicki Beckman

Sept. 30th Sac County voters will decide whether, or not, local school districts will participate in the local option one-cent sales tax for the state-wide pool that shares funds collected by this one-cent sales tax.
     Here is the important part.  If the voters of Sac County approve this tax by over 50%, we are a recipient county and the amount of money we receive from the county tax will be increased by the state-wide pool to equal what other counties are receiving per student.
    You are paying this penny already if you shop in most of the cities around us; their schools are receiving it, but we are not.  You will not pay tax on any product or service that you are not already paying the 5% sales tax on.  Passing this one-cent tax means that Sac Co. school districts can get back some of the money that has been going to school districts in other neighboring communities.  This local option rate cannot exceed one cent.  The referendum will be passed for a period of ten years.  Uses for SILO tax funds and interest are limited by law to infrastructure purposes.  For example, it cannot be used for teachers' salaries.
    I strongly urge you to pass this local option one-cent tax as it will vastly improve our chances of keeping OA going for some time to come.  For more information on SILO, contact one of the Sac County's Superintendents.
From the 'Bolt!
R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

HOMECOMING IS THIS FRIDAY!

Super Class Night Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. 
The O-A Student Council invites you to be on the "Community Team" during their Homecoming Super Class Night on Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
     The Community Team will compete against the winner of each event.  The following activities will be held with a certain number of people needed for each event:
Pyramid (10 people)
Football Throw (6 people)
Tug-O-War - (600 lbs. total)
Tractor Tube Relay (8 people)
Obstacle Course (4 people, 2 men, 2 women)
Pudding Scavenger Hunt ( 2 people)
Uniform Change (2 people, 1 man, 1 woman)

One person may be in up to two events.  Choose which event YOU want to be in!  If interested, call the High School Office at 668-2827.

HOMECOMING WEEK ACTIVITIES, September 22-26
Monday - high school & middle school students and staff will celebrate Pajama/Wild Hair Day; elementary will observe PJ Day; JV football game against BCIG at Ida Grove, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Twin Day in all school levels.  The 'Nettes will take on BCIG volleyball team at Ida Grove at 6 p.m.  Classes will decorate high school halls that afternoon for homecoming.
Wednesday - all students will observe Cowboy Day.  Early dismissal at 12:50 for an in-service.
Thursday - Military/Patriotic Day for everyone.  Powder Puff football game at 5 p.m. at the football field.  Super Class Night at the Bart Ogden Gym at 7 p.m.  Bonfire at the athletic complex to follow.  Admission to Super Class Night is $2.00 per person.  
Friday - Purple & Gold Day - everyone is asked to dress in the school colors.  Parade at 1:45 beginning on the west side of the school.  Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:10 p.m. at the Gym to include introduction of the Homecoming Court, pep talks, skits, Dance Express, Trojan Club presentation, and winners of the hallways and participating business windows.  Final event Friday afternoon will be the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.
Friday Evening - Jr. Class will be grilling at 6:30 p.m. before the game.  Homecoming football game against the Bulldogs of Manning at 7:30 p.m.  The Homecoming dance follows the game around 9:30 p.m. to be held outdoors on the west side of the school (weather permitting).  Admission is $3 per person.

Odebolt-Arthur Homecoming Royalty
King candidates: Danny Leonard, Thomas Heidenreich, Dylan Bettin, Keith Schroeder, Kyle Siebrecht.
Queen candidates: Catlin Thompson, Sara Lorenzen, Brenda Stickrod, Linda Hoegh, Ashley Schultz.  
Kindergarten attendants:  Caitlyn Reis and Jeremy Barker.

Thanks for voting - It shows you care about the future of our children. - Vicki Beckman, Odebolt
Thank you for your overwhelming support in the school board elections. - Roger Buehler, Odebolt
Thank you!!! - Thank you to all of the people who supported me in the school board election.  I appreciate the support that I was given during and after election.  The phone calls and e-mails were very nice.  The O-A district is blessed with some of the finest people I have ever met.  Thank you! - Bob Daiker, Odebolt

Coaster Car Rematch was held by the Odebolt Development Corporation on Sunday afternoon, September 14th near City Park in Odebolt.  There were approximately sixteen competitors in four different age divisions.  The results are :
Pee Wee - 7 & under - Jessica Gunderson, 1st.
8-10 year old - Colton Hemer 1st, Connor Hemer 2nd, Dalton Hemer 3rd
11-13 year old - Devon Friedrichsen 1st, Cord Horsley 2nd
Adult - Dave Hemer 1st, Carl Hemer 2nd, Mark Reis 3rd.
    The ODC also grilled burgers for both the participants and spectators.  This event will be held again during Creek Days 2004, June 18 and 19.  Make plans now to compete in this Coaster Car competition!

Donations to the Library fund
Memorials:
for Barbara Mason from Linda Down;
for John Schwaller from Bill & Rachel Wallace; 
for Joan Einspahr from Brian & Janet Down, Sac County Mutual Telephone Co., United Bank of Iowa, William & Mary Hall, and Ruth Wilimek; 
for Earl Johnson from Mildred Prestin and United Bank of Iowa; 
for Norman Olberding from Mr. & Mrs. Mervin Buller;
for Eleanor Lindquist from Virginia Linman.
     The Library has many new books, videos and DVD's.  Check out The Chronicle for a listing!

Friends of the Library will have a bridge party September 29 at 1:15 p.m. with dessert, hosted by Mary Jeanne Thompson, Beverly Einspahr and Janice Christian.  Forty children attended the summer library program, made crafts and played Book Bingo with refreshments furnished by the mothers.  The Annual Meeting will be October 13 with election of officers.  Nominating committee is Janice Christian and Phyllis Hoefling.

Join in 4-H Picnic - Anyone interested in joining the Richland Robins or O-A Showmen 4-H Clubs are welcome to attend a kick-off picnic on Sunday, Sept. 28th at 6:30 p.m. at Speaker Park in Lake View. For more details, please call 668-2773 or 668-2648.

Deaths:  Russell Henry Wilken, 78, of rural Odebolt died Sept. 8, 2003, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, IA.  Services were September 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Odebolt with interment in Odebolt Cemetery.
     Born Oct. 9, 1924 to Ferdinand and Edna (Gosch) Wilken, on farm east of Odebolt. Graduated from Odebolt High School, 1941.  Married Joyce Marie Albrecht June 23, 1946 at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, IA.  Farmed east and south of Odebolt.  Retired 1992.  Active in Trinity Lutheran Church.  Served on Odebolt Arthur Board of Education, Sac County Board of Health, Sac County Beef Producers board, Sac County Pork Producers board.
   Survived by wife Joyce, three daughters, Mary Jo, Kathy and GayNelle; a son, David; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul; a sister Joan.

The Mayor Sez...
    From the many comments I get on my "Mayor Sez..." column, I know I have quite a few people "tuned in" each week.  I want each and everyone of you to know that I appreciate it.  You don't necessarily agree with me sometimes, but as you know I am simply trying to get you to "scratch the gray matter."  Many of my items are city items and simply "awareness messages."  Other items are community advocacy items with only one thing in mind and that is focus and directions for the good of our community.  You have heard me say it over and over, and I will keep saying it as long as I can, that our organizations and volunteerism is what makes Odebolt the city that it is.
     There are really only 3 kinds of people in any rural/urban community: the "doers and shakers"' the ones that do something and wish they could do more but can't for one reason or another; and last, but not least, the people that constantly find fault and criticize others.  Fortunately, our community is made up of the first two kinds of people (just a few make up the latter and everyone knows who they are.)
     I am compelled to mention that there is a 4th category of people in Odebolt.  They are a kind of people that get their names on the daily police activity sheets for one reason or another.  If you saw the things that they do, it would be easy for you to see why we need our police dept., now more than ever.
     We have endured for 125 years and we will hopefully go for another 125 by all of us banding together and doing what is best for Odebolt.
From the 'bolt
R.J. Rex, Mayor

Coaster Car Races - Attention Race Fans!  Coaster Car Races will be held on September 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Odebolt City Park.  Coaster Car races were a popular new event at Creek Days this summer, and the Odebolt Development Corporation is hoping to see a good turnout at the fall rematch.
     What are Coaster Cars?  They are single-person, non-powered racing machines!  Anyone can race, from age five to adult, as long as you have a car that meets Coaster Car Race specifications; so build, borrow, or buy a car and bring it to the park on the 14th.  Races will begin there and will run west down 5th Street.
     The ODC will be treating racers and spectators to free burgers, so bring along your coolers and lawn chairs for an afternoon of racing action.  

First Federal will host its sixth annual charity cookout event to raise money for a local charity.  The event will be held Thursday, September 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Centennial Shelter House in Lake View.  The bank will work with county pork producers to serve pork burger meals.  Prize drawings will be held.  Everyone who enjoys the meal will be asked to make a $2.00 or more donation.  All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Odebolt Community Center and Lake View Community Club.

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Randy Thies, 45, of Galva,  went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., as a result of a Sept. 2 work-related accident. He is now in the presence of his heavenly father.
     A "Celebration of Randy's Life" was held at Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta, with burial in Galva Township East Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Alta.
     Randy was born May 4, 1958, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Loren and Joyce (Skaren) Thies. He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1980. He was stationed in San Francisco, Calif., and traveled to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Australia.
     He married Rochelle Stahl on March 19, 1983. He raised hogs and drove semi truck. T-Bone enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, four-wheeling, welding and grilling. Randy blessed so many people with his gifts. He will always be remembered for his giving heart and rib-crushing hugs. Randy loved his family and friends.
     Randy is survived by his wife, Rochelle, the "dear of his life"; his children, Melinda and Dallas; his father and stepmother, Loren and Mary Ann Thies; his stepfather, John McDonough; a sister, Cindy Schroeder and her family; a brother, Rick Thies and his family; his grandparents, LaDon and Ruth Ann McDonough and Clara Thies; and numerous family and friends.
     He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce McDonough; and a niece, Heather Schroeder.

Russell Wilken, 78, of Odebolt died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Horn Memorial Hospital. Services were 10:30 a.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, burial in Odebolt Cemetery.

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The Mayor Sez..
     Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and now Labor Day are behind us for the year 2003.  The meaning of the above is quite clear; summer is almost gone and fall is nearly here.  (Sounds like the lyrics of a song, doesn't it?)
     Anyway, one of the most beautiful seasons of Iowa is almost here and that means leaves, lots of leaves.  Please do not rake them into the street as it does clog our storm sewer system.
     Now then, we have a very important school board election coming up.  The future of our school is on the line and I urge you to vote for the candidates of your choice.  If you have questions about where each candidate stands, call them and get an answer.  Remember, the school board sets policy, hires and fires;  the superintendent is hired to carry out that policy, no more, no less!
From the 'bolt
R.J. Rex, Mayor

Area School Board Elections - Area school districts will go to the polls next Tuesday, September 9 to elect directors for their local school boards.
     Polls will be open from noon until 8 p.m. Residents of the Odebolt-Arthur School District will vote at the Odebolt Fire Station or the Arthur Senior Center.  The district has two school board positions open with incumbent Bob Daiker, Vicky Beckman and Roger Buehler vying for the two seats.  (See a link to interviews with the candidates in the column to the right.)

Vote on SILO is September 30 - Sac County voters will decide whether or not local school districts will participate in the School Infrastructure Local Option Tax (SILO), which will collect one cent more sales tax, on September 30th.  By passing SILO, school districts in the county participate in a state-wide pool that shares the funds collected by SILO.
     A simple majority is needed to pass SILO.  There are some things to consider however.  If SILO is approved by the voters of Sac County, it will be collected throughout the county only on items that sales tax is currently collected upon.  However, if a particular school district votes no, and the measure still passes county-side, the tax will be collected in that school district, but that district will not receive any funding that is collected by the state-wide pool.
    For instance, if SILO is approved, but the Sac County towns don't approve it, people will pay the extra penny for items that sales tax is collected upon.  The Odebolt-Arthur, Schaller-Crestland, and Wall Lake View Auburn districts, however, would not receive any of the money collected.  It would go into the state-wide pool to be divided up by those school districts that passed SILO.
     O-A, S/C and WLVA would be recipient schools.  That means that the school districts would receive more money from the state than is actually collected locally by SILO.  Larger communities that have a bigger retail shopping base would contribute more to the state-wide fund, because they have more sales.  Places like Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Spencer would be considered donors, putting more into the state-wide pool than their school district gets back out.
     O-A, S/C and WLVA stand to gain $270 more per student should SILO pass.  The funds can only be used for certain items which include construction, reconstruction, repair or demolition, equipment purchases such as computers or buses, and other like items.
   The funds can not be used for salaries.
    One thing people need to consider is they are already paying the extra sales tax when they shop in many neighboring communities, including Carroll, Fort Dodge, Spencer, Storm Lake, Des Moines, and many more.  They will continue to pay that when they shop in those communities whether or not SILO passes in Sac County.  Passing SILO means that Sac County school districts can get back some of the money that has been going to school districts in those other communities.

City Council Seats Up for Election - The election of city council members and mayors will be coming up in Sac County towns in November.  Filing deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, September 18.  Nomination papers must contain a minimum of 10 signatures of eligible voters from the community. City council openings in Odebolt are those presently held by Councilmen Butch Hemphill, Keith Flink and Jim Scott.

Odebolt-Arthur Class of 1973 held their 30th class reunion on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at the Prairie Pedlar near Odebolt.

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Godbersen in Iowa State Art Show - Leah Godbersen, Arthur, was successful in having two of her artworks juried into the 2003 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Show in Des Moines, Iowa.  Art professors selected 213 works of art out of 677 submitted for the show.  Leah's pieces were "Flash Thru Coaldust," an acrylic painting of her registered paint gelding horse, and "Hors D'oeuvres," a tray of fused stained glass pieces.
     Leah, the daughter of Robert & Twyla Godbersen, attended the opening and reception held at the Cultural Center.  The show was on display August 7 -17.

Country School - Ida County Historical Society will host its annual old-fashioned Country School Days for area fourth graders Sept. 8 - 25.  Visitors are welcome to observe the classes at the Country School at Moorehead Park.  Odebolt-Arthur 4th grade will attend the school on September 25, 2003 with their teacher, Cindy Jones, with Margaret Crawford and Barb Bloom as their Country School teachers.

Pizza Sales -  Until Sept 8 - The O-A Band and Chorus members will be selling food items from Deli International to support the music program.  Items include pizzas, pies, egg rolls, and other goodies.  Orders start Monday, August 25 for pickup in October.  Please call the O-A Music Dept. at 668-4353 for more information.

4-H Clover Kids Program in Odebolt - The Sac County Extension Service will be sponsoring two 4-H Clover Kids at the Odebolt-Arthur school.  
     Youth in Kindergarten and 1st grade will meet on the following Tuesdays:  September 30, October 7, 14, and 21, after school.
     Youth in 2nd and 3rd grade will meet on the following Thursdays:  October 2, 9, 16, & 23 after school.
     Registration deadline is September 15.  Contact the Sac County Extension Office at 712-662-7131 for information.

OTHER NEWS

O-A FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 
 5   at Pomeroy-Palmer
12   Glidden-Ralston
19   at Treynor
26   Manning (Homecoming)
OCTOBER  
 3    at West Harrison
10   at LeMars Gehlen
17   Rockwell City-Lytton
24   at Irwin-Kirk-Man.
31   Sac City

September City Council Minutes are now on-line. (.pdf file)

From the Ida County Courier, 9/4/03
THREE RUN FOR O-A SCHOOL BOARD SEATS (Click link to read interviews with the candidates)

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