The Chronicle, Vol. 120, No. 36, September 8, 2011

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION SEPTEMBER 13

Voters in the Odebolt-Arthur School District will be voting on a reorganization measure with Battle Creek-Ida Grove, to form Odebolt-Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District.  The proposed new school board will be comprised of seven members, with two directors coming from the Odebolt-Arthur School District board, four directors from the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District board, and one member chosen by those six board members.  If the measure passes, the district plans to set up six districts within the new district's boundaries, and directors will have to live within those boundaries.  A seventh board member will be elected by an at-large vote.  

If the measure is passed, the new district will start on July 1, 2012.

Paul Neumann, Pat Hoefling and Traci Bengford will be on the ballot for full terms on the board.  Brad Lundell, who was just appointed to fill the seat vacated by Scott Cranston, who moved out of the district, will be on the ballot to fill the unexpired term.

This week's Chronicle has write-ups about the candidates and a lively discussion of the reorganization issue in letters to the editor written by both proponents and opponents of the measure.  There are also ads paid for by the OABCIG Vote Yes Committee and the Concerned Patrons of the Odebolt-Arthur School District, who urge a "no" vote.


FIRST ANNIVERSARY
The DownTown Cafe will celebrate its one-year anniversary all day long on Monday, September 12th, with one free cookie per person.   From 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. they will offer free coffee and one cinnamon roll.  A free lunch, consisting of a half hot meat loaf sandwich, mashed potatoes, vegetable and iced tea or lemonade will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  It is the cafe's way of thanking its customers for their patronage over the past year.  ( No to-go orders.)


LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Over the past month, you may have noticed a number of new holes, bulky equipment, and rolls of orange cable along the streets of Odebolt.  These are the tools of North Central Service, whose men have been hired by your local Sac County Mutual Telephone Company.  They are working to replace your current telephone cable system.

The existing telephone cable in Odebolt was installed circa 1930-1960.  At the time, each individual cable was wrapped in paper and the lines were fit through the Odebolt sewer system.  They provided many productive years of telephone service as well as recent internet connections.

Unfortunately, the cables do not last forever.  After experiencing telephone and internet outages the past few years, the Board unanimously decided to replace the old cable with new fiber optic that will service every business and home in the town of Odebolt.  They expect to complete phase one of the project in September.  Please be cautious as you drive through the area and remind your children to stay clear of their equipment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.  Ron, Gary, Jake and Melissa are available Monday - Friday to help with your telephone and internet needs.
                       
                       Joe Heidenreich
                       Board President



25 YEARS AS MANAGER
On September 15th, 1986, Mike Olerich began his career as manager of Odebolt Lumber Company.  Over the years Mike has not only proved to be a valuable asset to the lumber company, but has also involved himself in many community and local area activities, making many positive contributions not only to his job but to the community of Odebolt as well.

25 Years of Service

Mike Olerich, Manager

Odebolt Lumberyard

Come & share a cup of coffee

& congratulate him

on

Thursday, September 15

See ya there!

It's a Wonderful Life

Live radio play auditions!

September 24 & 25 at 3-5 p.m.

708 Dewey St., down the block

from Trinity Lutheran Church

Parts available for ages 10 and up.

2011 FALL SPORTS

This week's Chronicle has the Fall Sports Tab with team photos, write-ups and schedules of the OABCIG Falcons.

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