TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors discuss next steps for EMS plan, approve public records request

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the July 9 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors discussed next steps in the process of working on a countywide plan for EMS service. A meeting is set for July 10 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse with representatives expected from each applicable EMS service (Stuart, Adair and Panora).

There was discussion as to whether the supervisors could (or should) let each township make an individual choice as to which EMS service they would prefer to contract with. Supervisor Maggie Armstrong voiced a concern.

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Guthrie Center City Council discusses noise, parking complaints, vulture nuisance

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A public hearing will be held on July 22 regarding the proposed sale of the City of Guthrie Center’s interest in real estate.

“This is step No. 1 of selling the property at 907 Main,” City Clerk Kris Arrasmith told the council.

The councilmembers unanimously approved the resolution.

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Panora City Council hears safety concerns

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the July 8 regular meeting of the Panora City Council, Police Officer Derek Porsch reported his concerns about speeding on N.W. Third Street. He spoke of the recent car accident there that injured three teens. Porsch noted that the speed limit on that street is 25 mph, but he suggests having signs put up to make that clear.

“That would help me enforce a little bit more. I’ve tried to be more active out there,” Porsch said.

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From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

The application window is opening July 12 for the 2024 fall Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 44 counties or extension regions by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Counties offering fall training include: Adair, Boone, Butler, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Clayton, Dallas, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Hamilton, Hardin, Harrison, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Lyon, Madison, Marshall, Mills, Mitchell, Monona, Monroe, Muscatine, O'Brien, Osceola, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Scott, Sioux, Story, Tama, Union, Webster, Winneshiek, Woodbury and Worth.

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Panorama School Board approves lowering wind/hail deductible

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the July 8 regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, board members considered “buying down” the deductible on the district’s wind/hail insurance. Superintendent Kasey Huebner explained.

“As property insurance skyrockets, we are purchasing insurance to help cover our deductible. Without this insurance, if we were to have a complete loss to both buildings due to wind/hail, our deductible would be around $518,000. With this new insurance, our new deductible would be $25,000 per building, per event. It's insurance for our insurance,” Huebner said. “This is paid out of our Management Fund.”

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Brittain shares military experiences, appreciation for Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight

Courtesy of Karl Chevrolet Stuart

Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight embarked on its 25th flight when it left Fort Dodge on May 22 and took area veterans to our nation’s capital to visit the memorials. One of the local veterans was Keith Brittain, who works in the parts department for Karl Chevrolet Stuart, which shared this interview on its Instagram page.

The Honor Flights are including veterans from any of three wartime periods (World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War). Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight has flown approximately 3,000 veterans on 24 flights from approximately 45 counties and 155 communities.

Wheels for Meals benefit for youth summer lunch program rescheduled for July 13

Special to the Times Vedette

The Wheels for Meals vehicle show originally planned in June has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 13 in Bayard. Rain showers forced the postponement, but organizers are hopeful for a bright and sunny day this time. Money raised will be used to provide healthy summer lunches for youngsters in several communities.

Pastor Bob Rogers had a vision in the spring of 2023 to make and deliver summer meals to youngsters in Bayard, Bagley, Jamaica, Yale and Linden. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, about 9,000 meals were provided to youngsters over a nine-week period in the summer.

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Cribbage results from July 8

Special to the Times Vedette

On July 8, a total of 13 players participated. Sandy Rumelhart got a 24, 16 and 16. Charlotte Hollie got a 16 and a 20. Dave Richter hauled in a 17. Dennis Betts got a 16, 16, 24, 16 and 16. Rex Schoonover grabbed a 20 floating by, and Joanne Zieser brought up the tail end with a 17.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the assisted living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama baseball (10-16) competed in the first round of 1A substate at Ankeny Christian (16-8) on Saturday, July 6. Despite taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Panorama lost it in the bottom of the fifth inning, 3-1. Ankeny Christian would tack on one more run in the following inning, bringing the Panthers' season to a close. Trey Boettcher was responsible for the Panthers' lone run. In the low-scoring affair, Panorama was held to three hits, one single by Boettcher and two singles by Hunter Dishman. Dishman spent five innings on the mound, throwing 72 pitches, striking out two batters and holding Ankeny Christian to a .211 batting average.

PICTURED: #25 Jaysen Stagg waits for his chance to run in the game against Ankeny Christian July 6. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama softball (8-21) started its 2A Region 4 campaign at home with a bang against South Central Calhoun (1-18) on Monday, July 8. The Panthers got on the board early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead by the end of the first inning. Panorama added three runs in the third and eight more in the fourth to reach that 13-0 scoreline. Panorama will have to face the team with the highest win percentage in its Region, East Marshall (29-4), in the next round. That game will be at East Marshall on Wednesday, July 10.

PICTURED: #7 Andrea Knode at bat against South Central Calhoun on Monday. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC baseball (2-23) battled away from home against Lynnville-Sully (23-3) on Saturday, July 6. The Chargers tied the game, 1-1, at the top of the third inning. Lynnville-Sully quickly answered in the bottom of the third, taking the lead, 2-1, and adding two more runs in the fourth inning to take a 4-1 lead. ACGC attempted a comeback, scoring two runs in the sixth inning, but Lynnville-Sully answered back quickly again with four more runs, cementing its win, and the end of the Chargers' season. RBIs for ACGC came from Andrew Mahaffey, Blaize Dorsey and Colton Clark. Tegan Slaybaugh spent the entire game on the mound for ACGC, throwing 102 pitches and striking out three batters.

PICTURED: #12 Andrew Mahaffey makes an outfield catch in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC picks up ranked win ahead of regionals against No. 15 Treynor, 8-2

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC softball (12-12) picked up a big boost in momentum ahead of its regional game after defeating No. 15 Treynor (14-11) away from home on Friday, July 5. The Chargers showed a great deal of plate discipline in this game, walking eight times. Emerson Van Meter alone walked three times. This made it easy for the team to get the most out of its five hits. RBIs came from Carley Fagan, with two, and Jenna Rowley, Van Meter, Belle Fagan and Jayla Hoover, with one each. Van Meter spent all seven innings on the mound. The senior pitcher threw 71 pitches, struck out four batters and kept Treynor’s hitters to a .192 batting average on the day.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC softball (13-12) hosted WCAC foe West Central Valley (15-18) on Monday, July 8 in a 2A Region 3 battle, winning the game 4-3. ACGC will advance to face 2A powerhouse Van Meter (37-1) away from home on Wednesday, July 10.

PICTURED: #5 Jayla Hoover goes for the catch against West Central Valley on Monday. Photo by Mark Reno

Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.

"Many parts of Iowa experienced a wet start to July. Now, we're hoping for some summer heat to provide a much-needed boost to our crops," said Secretary Naig. “With the continued impacts of Hurricane Beryl influencing the weather pattern, forecasts indicate a calmer storm track for Iowa and increased chances of warmer temperatures over the next few weeks."

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By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

On July 5 and 6, the Mary J. Barnett Library hosted class displays, class composites and Al Bell videos during the All-School Reunion. Saturday, Don Todd, Jr. presented a performance of his talk called “A Tale of Two Soldiers” about how his father, Dr. Donald Todd, Sr., and Dr. Herbert Neff during World War II and how they came to set up a medical practice in Guthrie Center.

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More than 100 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of vandalism in Casey, YJB Fire and Guthrie County Deputy responding to a possible gas leak in Yale, and Guthrie County Deputy responding to a neighbor situation in Bayard.

7-1-24

• 12:11 a.m. Stuart Police responded to an animal complaint

• 9 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Panora Ambulance responded to a single-vehicle rollover in rural Guthrie Center

• 11:14 a.m. Panora Police performed a case follow-up

• 11:40 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a domestic situation in Menlo

• 12:56 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Bayard

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Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital. No meals are available on major holidays or during inclement weather. This service is available for seniors ages 60 and older. No reservation is needed. All menus follow Elderbridge-approved menus and provide at least one-third of the nutritional needs of individuals 60 and older. Menus are subject to change. For more information on these services, call 641-332-3818.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The image above shows a variety of models of a common household device from a century ago. They are displayed at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora. The first correct answer wins a family pass to the Historical Village. Email your guess to rich@gctimesnews.com.

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, June 30, 2004

GETTING THE JUMP. Katie Lehman is off at the sound of the gun while an opponent is left on the blocks.

By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette

The third sequel (thus, the fourth film) in the Bad Boys series has Will Smith and Martin Lawrence again leading the cast. Smith does what he needs to do, but Lawrence is the reason to see the movie. He is hilarious. Otherwise, this is an above-average, run-of-the-mill action story — pretty much what you would expect. In this case, that’s not all bad. Grade: B+

Special to Panora Times, June 2024

The Panora WSO (Women’s Service Organization) group presented a $500 check at the Panora Chamber Meeting on June 17 to assist with operational costs for the 2024 Panorama Days. Maureen Lubeck is pictured here with chamber members at the meeting.

SERVICES: Do you need any Sewing, Alterations or Mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.

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