Consolidation has been a major topic among communities lately, so the student council decided to poll the high school students to see what their opinions were. When students were asked their opinion on whether or not we should consolidate, the majority of the students voted yes. 184 students voted yes, and 47 students voted no. Three students were undecided.
We asked the students to comment on why they think we should consolidate. Many students commented that there are more college courses offered with the schools together. East Sac County now offers 28 college courses, which adds up to a total of 71 college credits that students could earn while in school. Other than college courses, the students also stated that they liked the larger variety of courses that are offered to them now. Many students have more friends now than they did when separated. Students were happy that they were given the chance to meet new people from the other district and gain new friendships during the last few years.
Comments from the students who voted against consolidation ranged from them not liking school in general, not liking the drive, and not liking sports being 2A.
The student body has a strong voice, but doesn’t always get to be heard. Many shared honest and great thoughts about consolidation and how the schools being brought together have benefited them. This is meant to share the students’ opinion with the public, and let their voices be heard.
To close, one student’s comment stuck out over all others which was, “This is what we want. This is what is best. We love this school. We are East Sac.”
- East Sac County Student Council
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It turns out, Jim Johnston was kind of a scumbag in 2006 too
Somewhere lost amoung the stories was a comment that in it asked who the people are that signed a franchise agreement with Mediacom until 2021. I looked it up, and this is the answer to that question.
On October 23, 2006, Cary Conger introduced ordinance 2006-185 entitled: “An Ordinance Establishing a New Franchise Agreement with Mediacom”.
It was moved by Jim Johnston and seconded by Gary Hansen to approve the
first reading of said ordinance. Roll call was taken and vote was as follows:
Ayes: Roger Jensen, Jerry Volkert, Cary Conger, Gary Hansen, Jim Johnston.
Nays: None.
And then because that's the kind of stand up guy he is, Jim Johnston made a motion to waive the second and third readings of that ordinace so that the public wouldn't have a chance to hear about it and then object at a future meeting. Gary Hansen seconded this motion.
Nice.
At least in 2009 when he was a scumbag for merely not showing up for meetings, it saved taxpayers $25.00 a pop. Actually, given his voting history, maybe it was a good thing that he attended so infrequently...
According to the City's website, Jim Johnston's number is (712) 662-4840 if you would like to thank him personally.
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On October 23, 2006, Cary Conger introduced ordinance 2006-185 entitled: “An Ordinance Establishing a New Franchise Agreement with Mediacom”.
It was moved by Jim Johnston and seconded by Gary Hansen to approve the
first reading of said ordinance. Roll call was taken and vote was as follows:
Ayes: Roger Jensen, Jerry Volkert, Cary Conger, Gary Hansen, Jim Johnston.
Nays: None.
And then because that's the kind of stand up guy he is, Jim Johnston made a motion to waive the second and third readings of that ordinace so that the public wouldn't have a chance to hear about it and then object at a future meeting. Gary Hansen seconded this motion.
Nice.
At least in 2009 when he was a scumbag for merely not showing up for meetings, it saved taxpayers $25.00 a pop. Actually, given his voting history, maybe it was a good thing that he attended so infrequently...
According to the City's website, Jim Johnston's number is (712) 662-4840 if you would like to thank him personally.
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January 4, 2010 Sac City Council Call to Order
2010 Sac City Council and Government Attendance
Jim Johnston 1 of 1
Brian Muska 0 of 1
Adam Ledford 1 of 1
Mayor Barb Powell 0 of 1
Bill Brenny 1 of 1
Jim Frederick 1 of 1
Nich Frohardt 1 of 1 (late)
Also in attendance:
Sac City police Chief John Thomsen
Curtis Bloes (TSN)
Dale Wegner (SS)
No minutes were approved.
The agenda was not approved. (??!!)
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Jim Johnston 1 of 1
Brian Muska 0 of 1
Adam Ledford 1 of 1
Mayor Barb Powell 0 of 1
Bill Brenny 1 of 1
Jim Frederick 1 of 1
Nich Frohardt 1 of 1 (late)
Also in attendance:
Sac City police Chief John Thomsen
Curtis Bloes (TSN)
Dale Wegner (SS)
No minutes were approved.
The agenda was not approved. (??!!)
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Two new meetings added to consolidation discussion schedule
There will be 2 informational meetings to address questions about the East Sac Reorganization vote on February 2nd.
Thursday, January 7th 7:30 pm @ Lake View, High School small gym
Monday, January 25th 7:30 pm @ Sac City, Middle School auditorium
The vote to consolidate or not takes place on February 2, 2010
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Thursday, January 7th 7:30 pm @ Lake View, High School small gym
Monday, January 25th 7:30 pm @ Sac City, Middle School auditorium
The vote to consolidate or not takes place on February 2, 2010
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December 2009 Sac City, Iowa Maintenance Department Head Report
The following report was approved without comment by the Sac City Council on December 28, 2009.
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December 2009 Sac City, Iowa Gas Department Head Report
The following report was approved without comment by the Sac City Council on December 28, 2009.
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December 2009 Sac City, Iowa Waste Water Treatment Plant Departmeent Head Report
The following report was approved without comment by the Sac City Council on December 28, 2009.
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November 2009 Sac City, Iowa Water Department Head Report
The following report was approved without comment by the Sac City Council on December 28, 2009.
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VIDEO - Blizzard's effect on secondary roads discussed by Sac County Supervisors
Part 1
Part 2
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Part 2
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VIDEO - Thank you to city employees for snow removal
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VIDEO - Mayor Powell plays Gotcha with Curtis Bloes
Call to Order
Citizen's opportunity to address the council
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Citizen's opportunity to address the council
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$77928.79 For the Sac Municipal Airport
On December 28, 2009 that Sac City Council drew $74,032.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration to pay Voltmer's pay request in the amount of $77,928.79. The remaining $3,896.70 was paid by the Airport which is funded by Sac City.
Following is that request;
This link, which leads to TheSacNews.com Flickr site, points at a document that itemizes that pay request. It is too big to show at blog size.
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Following is that request;
This link, which leads to TheSacNews.com Flickr site, points at a document that itemizes that pay request. It is too big to show at blog size.
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Small Claims : December 23, 2009 - December 29, 2009
The disposition of all cases are subject to change without notice and are only considered current relative to the dates listed on the documents presented. All of these documents are freely available for inspection at the Sac County Clerk of Courts office in Sac City, Iowa.
The following documents correspond to the judgments listed above. Match the case numbers. If on the judgment documents a co-defendants name does NOT appear, then it means that no judgment has been entered against that co-defendant according to that document.
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The following documents correspond to the judgments listed above. Match the case numbers. If on the judgment documents a co-defendants name does NOT appear, then it means that no judgment has been entered against that co-defendant according to that document.
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Traffic Court : December 23, 2009 - December 29, 2009
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Pending Funeral Services
Bonnie Mae Morrison
Visitation: Monday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm January 04, 2010 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City. Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 am January 05, 2010 at Emanuel-St. John's Lutheran Church, Lytton, IA . Interment: following service January 05, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery (north)
Mae Ellen Bersee
Mae Ellen Bersee passed away December 28, 2009 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Missouri. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller, where she had been a member all her life. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Rev. Adam Cox will officiate the service which will be followed by burial in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Kermit Chapman
Visitation : Sunday, 4:00-7:00 pm, January 03, 2010 at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City. Funeral Service: Monday, 10:30 am, January 04, 2010 at United Methodist Church, Sac City. Vigil Service: Sunday, 7:00 pm January 03, 2010 at By Masonic Lodge #178, Farber and Otteman in Sac City
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Visitation: Monday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm January 04, 2010 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City. Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 am January 05, 2010 at Emanuel-St. John's Lutheran Church, Lytton, IA . Interment: following service January 05, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery (north)
Mae Ellen Bersee
Mae Ellen Bersee passed away December 28, 2009 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Missouri. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller, where she had been a member all her life. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Rev. Adam Cox will officiate the service which will be followed by burial in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements.
Kermit Chapman
Visitation : Sunday, 4:00-7:00 pm, January 03, 2010 at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City. Funeral Service: Monday, 10:30 am, January 04, 2010 at United Methodist Church, Sac City. Vigil Service: Sunday, 7:00 pm January 03, 2010 at By Masonic Lodge #178, Farber and Otteman in Sac City
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Passed Away - Kermit Chapman
Kermit Chapman
April 09, 1917 - December 29, 2009
Sac City, IA
Visitation : Sunday, 4:00-7:00 pm, January 03, 2010 at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.
Funeral Service: Monday, 10:30 am, January 04, 2010 at United Methodist Church, Sac City.
Vigil Service: Sunday, 7:00 pm January 03, 2010 at By Masonic Lodge #178, Farber and Otteman in Sac City
Kermit Chapman, age 92, of Sac City, IA, passed away, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato, MN. Kermit Holmes Chapman was born on April 9, 1917, in Truro, IA, to parents J. Lynn and Audrey (Holmes) Chapman. He graduated from Derby High School with the class of 1932. He went on to further his education at Iowa State College and graduated in 1940 with a degree in Agronomy. Kermit then joined the Army and served his country in WWII before being honorably discharged in 1945.
Kermit married Lois Jane Irwin on August 22, 1942, in Denver, CO. This union was blessed with two children, Richard and Janet. Kermit made a life for his family farming southwest of Sac City for more than 30 years. He also worked for DeKalb Hybrid Seed Corn Company in Humboldt, IA, Storm Lake, IA, and Deshler, OH. He was always involved with agronomy and served as county director of the ASCS office in Sac County from 1974-1984.
Kermit had many interests, which included golfing, fishing, and a love of sports. He especially loved following Iowa State University and University of Iowa athletics. He was very active in his community as a member of Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge, and the United Methodist Church, where he served on various church committees. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son Richard Chapman of Le Sueur, MN; daughter Janet (Jim) Sweeney of Raleigh, NC; four grandsons: Jeff (Sally) Chapman of Sioux Falls, SD, Brad (Talonna) Chapman of Savage, MN, Matt (Sarah) Chapman of Franklin, WI, and Mike Flohr of Maple Grove, MN; two great-grandsons: Jayson Chapman of Sioux Falls, SD, and Brandon Chapman of Franklin, WI; two great-granddaughters: Eden and Noelle Chapman of Savage, MN; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, his parents J. Lynn and Audrey, and his brother Robert.
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Passed Away - Bonnie Mae Morrison
Bonnie Mae Morrison
December 26, 1929 - December 31, 2009
Lytton, Iowa
Visitation: Monday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm January 04, 2010 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Sac City.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 am January 05, 2010 at Emanuel-St. John's Lutheran Church, Lytton, IA .
Interment: following service January 05, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery (north)
Bonnie Mae Morrison, age 80, of Lytton, Iowa, passed away on the 26th anniversary of her husband’s death, Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Loring Hospital in Sac City.
Bonnie was born on December 26, 1929, in Calhoun County, the daughter of Edward and Louise (Kruskop) Rix. She was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel-St. John Lutheran Church and graduated from Lytton High School in 1948. She continued her education, earning her C.N.A. She worked as a nurses assistant for 23 years at Loring Hospital.
On June 9, 1951, Bonnie was united in marriage to Tracy W. Morrison in Calhoun County, Iowa. They made their home in Lytton. To this union a daughter, Elizabeth, and son, Tracy, was born.
Bonnie had many hobbies which included quilting at church Do Days, attending Ruth Circle, candy making, especially peanut butter cups, cake decorating, and gardening. She also loved to listen to country music.
Survivors include her children: Elizabeth A. Kephart and husband Tom of Murphy, NC, and Tracy L. Morrison and wife Doris of White Bear Lake, MN; grandchildren: Bradley Morrison and wife Jennifer of Forest Lake, MN, Kelly Kephart and wife Elizabeth of Cape Coral, FL, Anna Morrison of White Bear Lake, MN, and Brian Kephart and fiancée Kelly McWhorter, of Lehigh Acres, FL; three great-grandchildren: Logan and Tyler Morrison, and Melody Kephart; extended family members and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Louise Rix; husband Tracy; and sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Jim Babb.
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