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The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 39
September 27, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     We had our 911 quarterly board meeting last week and an item came up that I felt is worth mentioning in my column. In case of an emergency necessitating a 911 call, after 911 is dialed STAY ON THE LINE as there could be up to an 18 second delay before the communication center operator comes on the line (due to router electronics). Please make note of this and write down this number, 712-668-2221, and put it on the ‘fridge. This is the non-emergency number that goes into the communications center from Odebolt. Use this number for non-emergency contact when city hall is closed. For my readers in neighboring towns please refer to your phone book for your toll-free non-emergency number.
     Autumn officially began last weekend. Let us hope for a bountiful harvest for our farmer neighbors and friends.
     Congratulations to the homecoming candidates. Go OA!!
     Just a reminder that Santa Claus is coming to Odebolt on Dec. 1st, just 65 days from today. It’s later than we think!!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

 TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net

IN THIS ISSUE:
--Trojanettes whip River Valley & Remsen-Union.
--Trojanettes barely miss conference tour semifinals.
--Alta Cyclones down O-A in football.
--Photo of O-A High School student council.
--Photo of Middle School student council.

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Have you ever wondered about the large corn cribs on the
northwest corner of Highway 175 and County Road M43 in Odebolt? 
See a 1953 photo of these same corn cribs and read all about the
Cracker Jack Company in Odebolt

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Odebolt-Arthur 2007 Homecoming Court
(Photo courtesy of www.odebolt-arthur.net)

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 38
September 20, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     Last week’s article about Santa Claus coming to town excluded everyone except women’s organizations. All organizations are welcome to contribute or join in on the fun. Sorry ‘bout that!
     The hardest part about writing a weekly article is that sometimes I simply don’t get all the bases covered. When it comes to community involvement; it will always be my intent to include everyone. Enough said!
     The North Main/Highway 75 intersection is open!! It’s not done, however, it is open. If the proper pressure hadn’t been applied it would still be closed. The DOT blamed the prime contractor (Cedar Valley) and vice-versa. I know I speak for everyone when I say that we certainly are enjoying our new highway.
     “CAUTIOUS RIDER, TO HER RECKLESS DEAR, LET’S HAVE LESS BULL, AND MORE STEER” BURMA SHAVE
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Sac County Quilt-A-Fair Sept. 29 and 30--With around 300 beautiful quilts, 12 different quilt shop vendors, a silent auction, a sale area for "bits and pieces", food on the grounds, and hourly demonstrations, the Sac County Quilt-A-Fair will offer something of interest for everyone. Admission will be charged at the fairgrounds gate.
     The quilt show will run from 10 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30 at the Sac County Fairgrounds in Sac City, Iowa.
     The festival weekend includes self-guided tours of the barn quilts; a Harvest Open House at the Prairie Pedlar near Odebolt on Saturday, featuring quilts in the gardens and a growing quilt garden; and vintage quilts on display in local museums in Lytton, Sac City, Nemaha and Odebolt. The Sac County Quilt-A-Fair is receiving some financial assistance from the Sac County Chapter of Thrivent. Financial proceeds from the show will help maintain the beauty of Sac County barn quilts. [Read more about it at The Messenger, Fort Dodge]

Odebolt Public Library
     The Odebolt Public Library is hosting a book review the second Wednesday of each month in the meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
     The books to be reviewed in October are The Great Gatsby and 6 Rainier Drive. In November the books are When the Heart Cries and any Janet Dailey book.
     Reading Time for children ages 3 to 7 is held at the Odebolt Public Library every Wednesday afternoon from 4 - 4:30 p.m. Please note the change of time. Everyone is welcome to attend. --D. Cleveland

Visits 99 Courthouses--(photo) Brad Cleveland of Odebolt, son of Daryl and Donarae Cleveland, is pictured in this week's Chronicle in front of the Buena Vista County Courthouse in Storm Lake. Over the last seven years he has been photographed in front of all 99 Iowa county courthouses. A binder with all the photos can be viewed at the Odebolt Public Library.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
--Trojans win 24-6 over RC-L in Rockwell City.
--Trojanettes down BCIG in four volleyball games, fall in three games to West Monona.
--Trojanettes have three wins in five games at Falcon Invitational.

Photos:
**O-A senior football players and senior band members honored prior to Sept. 7 game.
**Grilling burgers and hot dogs at the football game.

Sept 28 - Friday
HOMECOMING
 at Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools
HOMECOMING WEB PAGE

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 ACTIVITIES
1:20 Pictures
1:45 Parade Starts

2:10 Pep Rally
Introduction of candidates
Cheerleader Skit
Cheers
PepTalk
Elementary Song
High School Faculty Trio
Dance Express Routine
Senior Volleyball Parent Skit
Senior Football Parent Skit
Cheers
Trojan Club Recipients
Winners of decorating
Crowning of the 2007 Queen and King
School Song

6:30 Junior parents grilling burgers
7:30 Homecoming Game vs. Clay Central-Everly

SUPPLEMENT - This week's Chronicle includes a supplement, 2007 Salute to Soybeans & Agriculture Magazine, featuring a look at soybean promotion in Iowa and agriculture happenings in September. The magazine has a two-page article about an Iowa meat trade mission to Asia in August. Odebolt's Terri Carstensen, chair of the Iowa Beef Industry Council, was one of Iowa's representatives on the trip. She is quoted in the article and appears in two photographs.
 

Printed with Soy Ink!
The Chronicle is proud to print
each week's edition with soy ink.
That's just one way that we support
the agricultural community.

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From the Odebolt History Pages

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The Odebolt High School football team from 1907 - one hundred years ago.
     Please contact the webmaster if you recognize any of these boys. Check the graduates' names listed on the below page at the Odebolt History Pages for the classes of 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1910. Boys in these classes may have been on the team.
1886-1919 Odebolt High School Graduating Classes

Saturday, September 29, 11 am to 4 pm
HARVEST FESTIVAL
AT PRAIRIE PEDLAR

     On Saturday, September 29th, we will host a Harvest Festival. The local 4-H club is growing pumpkins and gourds at the Prairie Pedlar this summer and their produce will likely be ripe and ready for sale.
     In addition, we will have new fall merchandise in the gift shop. In recent years, decorating the home for fall - and for Halloween, in particular - has become big business for retailers. We've fallen for some of the most charming autumn decor and will showcase it in the gift shop on that day.
     In addition, the Sac County Area Quilters will be hosting a "Quilt-A-Fair" at the Sac County Fair Grounds in Sac City from 10:00 - 4:00. The featured event includes the display of quilts of all kinds and sizes.
     Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour around the county and see some of the 75+ painted quilts that adorn the historic barns, museums and communities of Sac County - including the Double Aster quilt on our Sears & Roebuck barn.
     Vintage quilts will also be displayed in several of the county museums during the weekend. Come see our quilt garden that features a planted fan pattern of creeping sedums. We'll have our antique fan quilt on the bed post and we'll also be displaying some of our own quilts in the garden for added interest.
     Enjoy both of these festive events in Sac County - It's a great way to spend a Saturday!  Prairie Pedlar Web Site

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 37
September 13, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     Santa Claus will be coming to town this year. Keith Flink along with Lance Garlock will be heading up this project and the tentative date has been set for Dec. 1st. The Community Center Board has made their facility available for this worthwhile event. If any ladies’ clubs would like to donate their time or money please contact Keith or Lance. It will be a fun event for our kids (adults, too).
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

CITY OF ODEBOLT
TREE TRIMMING NOTICE

142.04 DUTY TO TRIM TREES    The owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep the trees on, or overhanging the street, trimmed so that all branches will be at least sixteen (16) feet above the surface of the street and eight (8) feet above the sidewalks. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12 [2c]

142.05 PENALTY AND ASSESSMENT   If the abutting property owner fails to trim the trees as required in this chapter, the City may serve notice on the abutting property owner requiring that such action be taken within five (5) days.  If such action is not taken within that time, the same shall constitute a municipal infraction and the City may proceed as provided in chapter 8 to collect civil penalties or secure injunctive relief, or the City may perform the required action and assess the costs against the abutting property for collection in the same manner as a property tax. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12 [2d & e]

Youngren Century Farm--(photo) The Youngren family attended the ceremony honoring the 2007 Century Farms held August 14 at the Iowa State Fair. To qualify, a family must have owned their farmstead for 100 years or more. The Youngren family received a "Century Farm" certificate and yard sign from the Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau during the event. Eighteen members of the Youngren family are pictured in The Chronicle with Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Lang and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey.

School Board Unofficial Results-
Paul Neumann, 158 votes; Dennis Grote 134 votes; PPEL: 210 yes - 58 no.

Nominations for City Elections--The nomination period for municipal elections opened August 27, with completed nominations papers due on September 20. The Odebolt council seats of Todd Bengford and Butch Hemphill expire this fall. Bengford and one other resident have taken out papers.

Sac County Quilt-A-Fair...Fun for Everyone!
     If you love barns, quilts, gardens, heritage, or rural beauty, Sac County is the place to be September 29 and 30. The first-ever Sac County Quilt-A-Fair is taking place that weekend. The Quilt-A-Fair is a quilt festival for the whole county. Residents and visitors alike are invited to visit the two-day quilt show at the Sac County fair grounds in Sac City, tour the county to see some of the 75+ barn quilts that grace our historic farm buildings and communities, visit our local museums to see the vintage quilts displayed there, see gardens sprinkled with quilts, including a planted quilt garden of creeping sedums, and enjoy the hospitality of businesses and other attractions all over Sac County.
     The quilt show in Sac City will feature two buildings full of beautiful quilts, old and new. There will be family heirloom quilts on display, as well as quilts finished just in time for the show! Baby quilts, Christmas quilts, quilted wall hangings and home accessories, as well as bed quilts will fill the 4-H and Open Class buildings on the fair grounds. Visitors will also have the chance to see a beautiful quilt commissioned by Iowa State Senator Steve Kettering, which features each of the 55 barn quilt blocks. The quilt, made by the Patchwork Pals quilting group in Lake View, is truly a work of art. The name of each quilt pattern and barn owner is embroidered on the quilt and each of the blocks features the actual colors used on the barn quilts. Postcards featuring this quilt have been produced and each visitor will receive a complimentary copy with the price of admission. There will be two new barn quilts on display, for which visitors can purchase a raffle ticket. A queen-size quilt made by supporters of Sac County 4-H programs will also be displayed and raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
     The Sac City Kiwanis Club will have their food stand open throughout the show. Thirteen different quilt vendors from central and northwest Iowa will have booths to display all their new quilts, fabrics, notions and kits. "This will be an excellent opportunity for quilters and those who have an interest in learning to quilt to see what's new and available in quilt shops," said Cathy Cook of Wall Lake, who first proposed the idea of the quilt show. The vendors and other quilters will also be providing hourly demonstrations for the public to enjoy.
     Another special feature of the show will be a display of eight new barn quilt paintings by the artist Toni Grote, who grew up in Sac County. Grote also will have note cards of the barn quilt paintings available for purchase at the show.
     A silent auction of handcrafted quilt items and a "bits and pieces" area for recycled quilt supplies will take place at the quilt show. Of course, the primary attraction will be the beautiful quilts made or owned by Sac County area residents. "To help prepare for this event, we have even decorated the fair grounds with barn quilts," said Sue Peyton, a quilt show committee member. "The Jackson 4-H Club painted two large barn quilts for the two quilt show buildings. Junior 4-H members from all over the county helped paint four other smaller barn quilts that decorate barns and other buildings on the grounds," she added.
     Sac County businesses have been extremely gracious in providing door prizes and other items for welcome bags. Each quilt show visitor will receive a welcome bag with a variety of items tucked inside. Some of the discount coupons and gift certificates in the bags will more than offset the admission cost for the quilt show.
     The Sac County Quilt-A-Fair provides the perfect opportunity to tour around the county to see the barn quilts and to visit museums, businesses, and other attractions in Sac County. The Lytton, Sac City and Odebolt museums will be open Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The Prairie Pedlar, near Odebolt, is sponsoring a Harvest Festival on Saturday, which will feature a growing quilt garden and quilts sprinkled throughout the numerous theme gardens. Refreshments will be offered there as well.
     Sac County is definitely the place to be on September 29 and 30. Mark your calendars and plan to spend some time enjoying the Sac County Quilt-A-Fair.
More information:
www.barnquilts.com
www.siouxcityjournal.com

Five Generations of Duffy--(photo) On August 11th friends and relatives of Phyllis Gardner threw a surprise 80th birthday party for her. There were five generations represented and a good time was had by all. (Photo by Joe Dewey)

ODEBOLT LIBRARY--See new books and DVD's listed in this week's Chronicle.

Alzheimers Memory Walk--A memory walk will be held in Odebolt on September 22, 2007 at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at the start of the Odebolt Memorial Walk trail.
     World Alzheimers Day is September 21, 2007. The memory walk is to benefit the Alzheimers Associaiton. All donations collected during the walk will be given back to the Alzheimers Association to help them find a cure and medicine to help stop and/or slow down the deadly disease of Alzheimers.
     Please feel free to contact Sara Olerich, Team Leader of the 1st Annual Memory Walk, at 712-668-2369 if you have any questions or would like to sign up to walk.
     Let's MOVE a nation to end Alzheimers!

New Pastor to be Installed--The Rev. Mark volkers will be installed as the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt this Sunday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m. by the Presbytery of Prospect Hill. Rev. Volkers has served several churches since being ordained in 1973. His wife, Jean, is a teacher, tutor of learning-disabled children and an accomplished ventriloquist.
     Members of the community are welcome to attend the installation service which will be followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church fellowship hall.

FALL SPORTS SPECIAL -- Included with this week's Chronicle is a Fall Sports special tab with articles, photos and schedules of the O-A Trojan football team and O-A Trojanette volleyball team. This tab is generously sponsored by Odebolt, Arthur, Kiron, Ida Grove and Sac City area businesses.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each wee
For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:
--Trojanettes have 3-2 record in volleyball at Southern Cal Tournament Sept. 1, then take two of three in first full week of school.
--Trojans lose to West Bend-Mallard in first football game; roll over Graettinger-Terrill 40-0 at home.

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From the Odebolt History Pages

Since the Youngren Farm was designated a Century Farm this summer, we thought it would be a good time to post some history on the family taken from the 1977 Odebolt Centennial history book, "As Time Goes By".  www.rootsweb.com/~iaohms/bio_t_z.html

The Youngren Family

(Source: “As Time Goes By”, Odebolt, Iowa 1877-1977, 
printed by The Odebolt Chronicle May, 1977, p.73)

     Peter Youngren was born December 11, 1863, in Sweden.  He came to Odebolt in 1881 and engaged in farming and mercantile pursuits.  He operated a store called "Youngren & Smith The Grocers".
     On October 2, 1892, Peter married Bessie Larson, born August 18, 1870 in Ramsdalan, Norway.  Bessie came to the United States in the spring of 1889 and located in the Odebolt vicinity.  Peter died September 14, 1893 of typhoid fever and Peter and Bessie's son Paul, was born six days later.
     After Peter's death Mrs. Youngren sold her husband's interest in the store to Pete Hedberg.  In 1895 Bessie Youngren married Alfred Youngren, a brother of Peter.  To Alfred and Bessie two sons were born, Hilmer and Bert.  Bert died in childhood.
      In 1908 Bessie was again widowed when Alfred died as a result of falling from a load of hay.  Bessie managed to stay on the farm with her two sons, with the aid of hired help, until her sons were old enough to take over.  Mrs. Youngren died in November 1922.  Her son Paul married Clara Larsen; and Paul and Clara's son Carol Youngren and family now (in 1977)  live on the Youngren farm.

The Chronicle, Vol. 116, No. 36
September 6, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     The Odebolt-Arthur Community calendars are out. If you have not picked one up there are a few left at the Chronicle office; our “thanks” go to our Odebolt Rotary Club and the business sponsors thereof. We Salute!!
     Hanging limbs from trees on the parking have become a problem around town, especially for our school buses. If the limb is hanging lower than 16 feet over the street (8 feet off the sidewalk) it must be trimmed off. Your attention to the above matter will be appreciated.
     “Passing school zone, take it slow, let our little shavers grow….Burma Shave.” Do the Burma Shave signs bring back old memories? If not, you are merely a child. If they do, you are old, like me!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Service Ministry in Kentucky--(photo) Volunteers from the Odebolt community recently returned from a week of service in Perry County, Kentucky. Working as part of Appalachia Service Project (ASP), a Johnson City, Tennessee-based home repair ministry, the group helped to provide urgently needed home repair services free of charge to families in need in that area. This trip was made possible with the support of the area churches and community. The team delivered quilts, dolls with baby blankets, children's and adult books, school supplies and prayers from the area churches. This is the fourth trip for several of the team. The group looks forward to going again and invite those who wish to serve to contact Steve and Kris Gunderson. Pictured serving on ASP 2007 are Kyle Carroll of Lake View; and David Currie, Steve Gunderson, Tayli Thompson, Kim Neumann and Kris Gunderson, all of Odebolt.

Tues., Sept. 11 School Board Election--On the ballot are Paul Neumann, who is seeking re-election, and Dennis Grote. Odebolt-Arthur School District residents will vote at the Odebolt Fire Station or the Arthur Community Building on September 11 from noon until 8 p.m. See the sample ballot on Page 16 of the August 30 Chronicle.

REMEMBER
Six Years Later:
Reflecting Back, Looking Ahead

     On September 11, 2001, a series of terrorist attacks on our nation killed thousands of innocent men, women and children in a matter of hours. Six years later, the aftermath of this tragedy remains fresh in the hearts and minds of Americans. We continue to remember and mourn the victims.
     On September 11, 2007, we pay tribute to those whose lives were taken, and pray for the families who continue to grieve. America has turned tragedy and grief into a strengthened resolve to protect liberty, and we salute the brave troops who continue to defend our freedom abroad. Six years later and forever, we remember September 11, 2001.
     God bless our Soldiers, and God bless America!
     Cities of Arthur, Early, Kiron, Odebolt, Wall Lake; Odebolt Rotary, W. L. Community Club, Wall Lake Lions; Early, Odebolt and Wall Lake American Legion posts and American Legion Auxiliary posts; The Chronicle - Early, Odebolt and Wall Lake

New Minister--(photo) The Odebolt and Early United Methodist churches have recently welcomed Pastor DeeAnn Klapp to their congregations. Pastor DeeAnn has been a United Methodist minister since 1985, serving only rural churches in Iowa. Before coming to Odebolt and Early, she served over 8 years in Pisgah, Mondamin and Little Sioux. - D. Cleveland

Former Exchange Student--(photo) Birthe Knudsen and her family from Bogense, Denmark recently visited for two weeks in the Frank and Diane Neville home. They enjoyed seeing many friends and acquaintances that Birthe remembered from her year-long stay in the Neville home in 1980-81 while she was a foreign exchange student at Odebolt-Arthur Community School.

AREA STUDENTS
Kayla Joslin and Tyler Schnuckel were August graduates of Morningside College.

Rally Day to Feature Ventriloquist--Rally Day, the beginning of the Sunday School year, begins Sunday, September 9 at 8:45 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt and will feature ventriloquist Jean Volkers. Classes for children of all ages. For more information, call 668-4510.

Officer Jensen Awarded Commendation--South Sioux City Police Officer Shawn Jensen was honored recently by the DEA, which gave him one of its highest commendations. http://www.kpth.com/news/9416711.html
     Officer Jensen is the son of Sheryl Norenberg of Odebolt.

Presentation on Assisted Living -- (photos) Jill Grote, Program Coordinator, and Jon Schuttinga, Administrator, Odebolt Assisted Living, are pictured visiting with community members at the Odebolt Community Center. After a short presentation they answered questions about Odebolt Assisted Living. Also pictured is Christy Hofsaess from Care Initiatives and Odebolt Assisted Living, visiting with ladies at the congregate meal site. Christy gave a presentation about the assisted living to provide information on the low-income guidelines. She stressed it does differentiate between assets and income and the assisted living will work with anyone who is interested. Christy explained HUD is available to help pay for rent and Medicaid is accepted for payment also. People who are interested in Odebolt Assisted Living are encouraged to contact Jill Grote, Program Coordinator, or Jon Schuttinga, Administrator.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
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For updates, click on  www.odebolt-arthur.net
IN THIS ISSUE:

From the Superintendent's Desk...
     September 11 in an important date for the O-A District. Not only are we choosing a member of our School Board, but we are also asking patrons to renew the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL).
     Five years ago voters renewed a PPEL levy in the O-A District. This funding stream runs out at the end of the current school year and needs to be renewed. Funds from this levy are very important to the District by supporting such things as the purchase of technology, the purchase of vehicles (support vehicles and buses), and the completion of building projects.
     Facility maintenance and updates are important for the safety of our students and patrons. We are also continuously striving to offer our students the most supporting learning environment possible. Voters will be asked to approve this funding for an additional five years.
     If you have questions about this vote or how the funding has been used, please contact any school board member or myself.
Dani Trimble
O-A Superintendent

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Farm Credit Services of America Presents
Local FFA Chapter With Student Handbooks

     August 30, 2007 – Farm Credit Services of America builds on its commitment to support youth in agriculture by giving back to the community. Barb Erickson of Farm Credit Services of America was on hand to present 20 FFA Handbooks to the Odebolt-Arthur FFA chapter, led by instructor Eric Miller, for the 2006-2007 school year.
     “Farm Credit Services of America is pleased to make this investment in the youth of tomorrow’s agriculture,” stated Erickson. “The future of agriculture lies within its youth. That is why Farm Credit Services of America is so heavily involved in FFA, 4-H and other local, state and national agricultural youth programs.”
     The handbooks provide background information on FFA activities, benefits and opportunities that every FFA student needs. In addition to the handbooks, FSCAmerica provided Miller with the Advisor’s Guide, which contains lesson plans, teaching ideas, transparency masters, handouts, quizzes and games.
     Farm Credit Services of America is proud to finance the growth of rural America, including the special needs of young and beginning producers. With over 66,000 customers, assets of $11 billion, and a patronage program, FCSAmerica is one of the largest providers of credit and insurance services to farmers, ranchers, agribusiness and rural residents in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Learn more at www.fcsamerica.com.

Odebolt Residents inducted into the 2007 Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

   Former Odebolt resident Gary Johnson (Odebolt-Arthur Class of 1964) was inducted into the Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association's 2007 Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Sunday night, Sept. 2, 2007 at the Roof Garden in Arnolds Park, Iowa.
     Also inducted into the Hall of Fame was The Fifth Generation band, with Charlie Ferguson & Mike Peterson (Class of 1968 and 1969 respectively) as former members.
     A number of Johnson's former classmates as well as others from Odebolt, or with Odebolt connections attended the event.

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From the Odebolt History Pages
Philo E. Bartlett recalls September 1874 arrival in Clinton Township.
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