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Lake View Library to have spooky library room
"Spook Trail time in Lake View. Between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, trick or treaters will be roaming the streets of the down town where most if not all businesses will..."
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Former Sac County 4-H member inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
"After many years of dedication to 4-H in Iowa, Sheryl McGowan of Sioux City has been inducted into the 2011 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame...."
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Jeremy Collins' testimony at the Tracey Richter trial
October 28,2011 - Fort Dodge, Iowa
Jeremy Collins says he was having an affair with Dustin Wehde's mother, Mona at the time of the Dustin Wehde shooting.
Tracey Richter is accused of Murder in the First Degree.
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Jeremy Collins says he was having an affair with Dustin Wehde's mother, Mona at the time of the Dustin Wehde shooting.
Tracey Richter is accused of Murder in the First Degree.
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Passed Away - Dorothy Mackrill
Dorothy Mackrill, age 89, of Lytton, Iowa, and formerly of Lake View and Sac City, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Shady Oaks Nursing Home in Lake City, Iowa.Graveside funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Oakland Cemetery in Sac City, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Wayne Pfannkuch will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City.
Born June 17, 1922, near Lytton, Iowa, Dorothy June Mackrill was the daughter of Albert and Rosetta (Vogel) Arends.
On November 17, 1940, she was united in marriage to Glenn Mackrill. The couple was blessed with three daughters, Rosalie, Victoria, and Nancy.
Dorothy and her husband managed apartments in Des Moines and Omaha, settling in Lake View in 1985. She was a devoted wife and mother who put family first.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Mackrill; her parents; a grandson, Chuck Ebrecht; a son-in-law, Gilbert Schulte; and a brother-in-law, Milt Faulk.
Survivors include three children, Rosalie Schulte of Lytton, Vicky (Charles) Ebrecht of Barnard, MO, and Nancy (Terry) Welborn of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Verla (Gene) Schroeder of Lake View, and Betty Faulk of Omaha, NE.
Dorothy will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
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Passed Away - Robert "Bob" Demers
Robert "Bob" Demers
May 20, 1929 - October 27, 2011
Storm Lake, Iowa
Visitation: 3-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. October 30, 2011 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. October 31, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. followed by a KC Rosary October 30, 2011 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, Iowa
Interment: October 31, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa
Robert “Bob” Demers, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa died October 27, 2011 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.
Robert Francis Demers was born May 20, 1929 in Storm Lake, the son of Henry and Winifred (Mernin) Demers. Robert attended St. Mary’s Catholic school in Storm Lake where he graduated in 1947. Following high school graduation, Bob attended Buena Vista College.
On November 6, 1951, Bob served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict where he earned the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on November 1, 1953.
On August 26, 1952, Bob was united in marriage to Marilyn Berry at Immaculate Conception in Cherokee, Iowa. Together they were blessed with seven children: Mary, Dianne, Sue, Carol, Steven, Joanne, and Ron.
Bob was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for Owen, Elk and Holmes Insurance Agency where he was a Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Agent.
In his spare time, Bob enjoyed playing card games, horseshoes, tennis, golf, and the dog races. Bob treasured being able to travel and enjoyed his collections. He took great pride in attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Bob loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Marilyn Demers of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Mary (Lenard) Schmitt of Early, Iowa; Dianne (David “Whitey”) Leonard of Storm Lake, Iowa; Sue (Marion) Gibbins of Storm Lake, Iowa; Carol Demers of Storm Lake, Iowa; Steven Demers of Lincoln, Nebraska; Joanne (Robert) Sippel of Lombard, Illinois; Ron (Katie) Demers of Sioux City, Iowa; grandchildren: Lori (Jason) Donelson; Stacey (Michael) DeBoer; Renae (Barry) Binder; Shawn Schmitt; Jennifer Hyson; Stephanie Leonard; Brad (Jorja) Gibbins; Scott, Adam, and Tyler Gibbins; Josh Demers; Justin (Dani) Demers; Jaycob Demers; Aaron (Kathleen) Sippel; Jessica (Juan) Rodriquez; Jason Sippel; Danny Sippel; Patrick, Ella, Abby, and Elizabeth Demers; great grandchildren: Tonia Anway; Caleb Anway; Seth Donelson; Ethan, Levi, Chase, Kolton, and Joslyn DeBoer; Olivia Binder; Dominick Hyson; Brandon Leonard; Jordan Orduno; Logan and Kyra Gibbins; Chelsey Gibbins; Ashton Demers; Danny Demers; and Natalie Sippel; extended family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Winifred Demers; brother, Joe Demers; and grandson, Alex William Gibbins.
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Dr. Thomas Carroll's Testimony at the Tracey Richter trial
October 28, 2011 - Fort Dodge, Iowa
Dr. Thomas Carroll is the Woodbury County Medical Examinor out of Sioux city,Iowa. Carroll examined the body of Dustin Wehde after Tracey Richter shot and killed him in what she claims was an attempt to ward off home invaders.
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Dr. Thomas Carroll is the Woodbury County Medical Examinor out of Sioux city,Iowa. Carroll examined the body of Dustin Wehde after Tracey Richter shot and killed him in what she claims was an attempt to ward off home invaders.
Richter is accused of Murder in the First Degree.
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Notice of Death - Chrystal Olerich
Chrystal Olerich
December 14, 1992 - October 29, 2011
Lake View, IA
Visitation: Tuesday, 5:00-9:00 p.m. November 01, 2011 at East Sac County High School, Lake View, IA
Funeral Service: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. November 02, 2011 at East Sac County High School, Lake View, IA
Interment: November 02, 2011 at Wall Lake Cemetery, Wall Lake, IA
Chrystal Olerich, age 18, of Lake View, IA, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Chrystal's honor to the care of her family.
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December 14, 1992 - October 29, 2011
Lake View, IA
Visitation: Tuesday, 5:00-9:00 p.m. November 01, 2011 at East Sac County High School, Lake View, IA
Funeral Service: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. November 02, 2011 at East Sac County High School, Lake View, IA
Interment: November 02, 2011 at Wall Lake Cemetery, Wall Lake, IA
Chrystal Olerich, age 18, of Lake View, IA, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Chrystal's honor to the care of her family.
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Notice of Death - Julie (Blunk) Kluver
Julie (Blunk) Kluver
December 19, 1943 - October 29, 2011
Wall Lake, IA
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - until service time Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, IA
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, IA
Interment: November 01, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Kiron, IA
Julie (Blunk) Kluver, age 67, of Wall Lake, died Saturday at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
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December 19, 1943 - October 29, 2011
Wall Lake, IA
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - until service time Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, IA
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, IA
Interment: November 01, 2011 at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Kiron, IA
Julie (Blunk) Kluver, age 67, of Wall Lake, died Saturday at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
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Notice of Death - Robert Watson
Robert Watson
September 23, 1927 - October 28, 2011
Lake View, IA
Memorial Service: Monday, 10:00 a.m. October 31, 2011 at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home, Lake View, IA
Interment: October 31, 2011 at Ferguson Cemetery, Lake View, IA
Robert Watson, age 84, of Lake View, IA, passed away at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA.
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Kid’s World attempting to avoid the fate of the Gingerbread House
FULL DISCLOSURE: The author of this post, Curtis Bloes is a customer at Kid’s World
October 24, 2011 – Sac City, Iowa
At the October 24, 2011 Sac City council meeting, the council approved an early payment of $10,000 to Kid’s World. This payment is normally given in January, 2012. This move means that under the current plan, Kid’s World is not eligible for another $10,000 payment until July, 2012 though it is possible that the council arbitrarily decides to allow it.
Currently Kid’s World receives $20,000 per year from the city to help with expenses, and pays the loan from the city gas customers back at a rate of $20,000 per year. If the council gives Kid’s World more money before July 1, 2012, Kid’s World will take in more money from Sac City tax payers than they are paying back to Sac City gas customers unless the council raises the yearly payback requirement to match.
Under questioning from the three councilors who were present for the meeting, it was revealed that Kid’s World will be hiring an outside financial management consultant to help them see if there is something they are “…not doing right.” Though it was revealed that in actuality, there are just plain fewer full time equivalent children attending. Their current numbers are 60 children attending the full time equivalent of 32 spots.
According to Kid’s World Director Mollie Scott, families are cutting down on the time they drop their children off. Said Scott, “… we get children for two and a half hours compared to eight.”
According to Scott and board member, Steve Irwin, the Gingerbread House Development Center in Storm Lake that recently closed abruptly did not hire a financial management consultant.
Said Irwin, “We want to do something sooner. You don’t wait until it’s too late. “
All stammering has been removed for readability.
BEGIN TRANSCRIPT –
Bill Brenny
Under five a, Kid’s World, Dr. Tom Munger and Mollie would you like to address us here? And Steve?
Mollie Scott
We’re here to ask the city for the second allocation of the funds for ten thousand dollars from the letter of request I sent out for the year.
Steve Irwin
As a refresher, we were approved for, asked for and approved for twenty thousand for the year. We’ve received ten [UNINTELLIGIBLE] normally we ask for our second ten after the first of the year, and we’re requesting the second ten now if we can [UNINTELLIGIBLE].
Jim Frederick
What’s going to happen after the first of the year when you normally request the money?
Irwin
Well, we are working on some other things. We… kid numbers are down, I mean our numbers have deteriorated some from before. We are looking at bringing in a… having a consultant that works in financial management of child care centers do some efficiency work and some… basically some work for us, see if there’s something we’re not doing right, is there something we ought to be looking at differently, those sorts of things. And we’re planning on working on that soon.
Nich Frohardt
Is that the same one Storm Lake used?
Scott and Irwin
No.
Scott
Nope. They didn’t use one.
Irwin
Yeah they didn’t.
Frohardt
Well I guess I’m just, like, [UNINTELLIGIBLE] the two I was a little concerned you know.
Irwin
we’re-
Scott
We’re concerned, that’s why we’re, yeah.
Irwin
Well, we want to do something sooner. You don’t wait until it’s too late. You’ve got to do something now to try to see what we’ll do differently to try to make the numbers look a little different.
Scott
We’d be glad to share that with the council when we get those reports on what-
Frohardt
Well I was just, you know I… it’s like credit card interests, you know all of a sudden it just kind of keeps getting in there-
Irwin
That’s right. [LONG PAUSE] I wish it was an easy fix, cause you got-
Frohardt
how many kids you got now out there?
Scott
Sixty.
Frohardt
Sixty.
Scott
We have another-
Irwin
Full time equivalent of-
Scott
Thirty two. And that’s what’s really been hurting is, you know, the economy the way it is, the families that cut back on their child care… have found other way to get their child care needs met so we get children for two and a half hours compared to eight.
Adam Ledford
So would it be a correct statement to say you’ve actually probably have more customers now, but you have less full time customers right now?
Scott
Correct. Yes.
Frederick
What happens if we don’t give you the money now?
Irwin
Well, we’ll have to hold off paying some bills for awhile.
Brenny
Any other questions or comments?
Frederick
[UNINTELLIGIBLE] They don’t really have any options, do they?
END TRANSCRIPT
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October 24, 2011 – Sac City, Iowa
At the October 24, 2011 Sac City council meeting, the council approved an early payment of $10,000 to Kid’s World. This payment is normally given in January, 2012. This move means that under the current plan, Kid’s World is not eligible for another $10,000 payment until July, 2012 though it is possible that the council arbitrarily decides to allow it.
Currently Kid’s World receives $20,000 per year from the city to help with expenses, and pays the loan from the city gas customers back at a rate of $20,000 per year. If the council gives Kid’s World more money before July 1, 2012, Kid’s World will take in more money from Sac City tax payers than they are paying back to Sac City gas customers unless the council raises the yearly payback requirement to match.
Under questioning from the three councilors who were present for the meeting, it was revealed that Kid’s World will be hiring an outside financial management consultant to help them see if there is something they are “…not doing right.” Though it was revealed that in actuality, there are just plain fewer full time equivalent children attending. Their current numbers are 60 children attending the full time equivalent of 32 spots.
According to Kid’s World Director Mollie Scott, families are cutting down on the time they drop their children off. Said Scott, “… we get children for two and a half hours compared to eight.”
According to Scott and board member, Steve Irwin, the Gingerbread House Development Center in Storm Lake that recently closed abruptly did not hire a financial management consultant.
Said Irwin, “We want to do something sooner. You don’t wait until it’s too late. “
All stammering has been removed for readability.
BEGIN TRANSCRIPT –
Bill Brenny
Under five a, Kid’s World, Dr. Tom Munger and Mollie would you like to address us here? And Steve?
Mollie Scott
We’re here to ask the city for the second allocation of the funds for ten thousand dollars from the letter of request I sent out for the year.
Steve Irwin
As a refresher, we were approved for, asked for and approved for twenty thousand for the year. We’ve received ten [UNINTELLIGIBLE] normally we ask for our second ten after the first of the year, and we’re requesting the second ten now if we can [UNINTELLIGIBLE].
Jim Frederick
What’s going to happen after the first of the year when you normally request the money?
Irwin
Well, we are working on some other things. We… kid numbers are down, I mean our numbers have deteriorated some from before. We are looking at bringing in a… having a consultant that works in financial management of child care centers do some efficiency work and some… basically some work for us, see if there’s something we’re not doing right, is there something we ought to be looking at differently, those sorts of things. And we’re planning on working on that soon.
Nich Frohardt
Is that the same one Storm Lake used?
Scott and Irwin
No.
Scott
Nope. They didn’t use one.
Irwin
Yeah they didn’t.
Frohardt
Well I guess I’m just, like, [UNINTELLIGIBLE] the two I was a little concerned you know.
Irwin
we’re-
Scott
We’re concerned, that’s why we’re, yeah.
Irwin
Well, we want to do something sooner. You don’t wait until it’s too late. You’ve got to do something now to try to see what we’ll do differently to try to make the numbers look a little different.
Scott
We’d be glad to share that with the council when we get those reports on what-
Frohardt
Well I was just, you know I… it’s like credit card interests, you know all of a sudden it just kind of keeps getting in there-
Irwin
That’s right. [LONG PAUSE] I wish it was an easy fix, cause you got-
Frohardt
how many kids you got now out there?
Scott
Sixty.
Frohardt
Sixty.
Scott
We have another-
Irwin
Full time equivalent of-
Scott
Thirty two. And that’s what’s really been hurting is, you know, the economy the way it is, the families that cut back on their child care… have found other way to get their child care needs met so we get children for two and a half hours compared to eight.
Adam Ledford
So would it be a correct statement to say you’ve actually probably have more customers now, but you have less full time customers right now?
Scott
Correct. Yes.
Frederick
What happens if we don’t give you the money now?
Irwin
Well, we’ll have to hold off paying some bills for awhile.
Brenny
Any other questions or comments?
Frederick
[UNINTELLIGIBLE] They don’t really have any options, do they?
END TRANSCRIPT
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