| | It’s the plumber…
When I knock on a door, and the person on the other side answers with, “Who is it?”, my common reply is, “It’s the plumber; I’ve come to fix the sink.” It’s an obscure reference to a short cartoon that played on “The Electric Company” when I was a kid. Some people get it. Most don’t. That doesn’t stop me from continuing to use it.
I am not really a plumber, but I do try to be one every once in a while. A few decades ago, I learned a valuable lesson with garbage disposal units. I learned another one recently.
Let’s start with garbage disposal unit lesson No. 1. In the mid-1990s in our first home, our garbage disposal unit quit working. I found the little tool to hand crank it, but it still didn’t work. So I bought a new unit and replaced it. In throwing out the old one, I noticed a reset button on the bottom. Ugh. With the new unit already installed and working, I didn’t even try the old one to see if it would work. I quietly disposed of it. Now I know that garbage disposal units have reset buttons. Lesson No. 1 learned.
On to garbage disposal unit lesson No. 2. When our dishwasher wasn’t draining recently, I did a YouTube search and found a few tips. One was to take a plunger to the kitchen sink and try to knock the clog loose. Had I watched more closely, I would have learned not to plunge too aggressively. But I didn’t, and the jackhammer plunging I did apparently broke the seals in my garbage disposal unit. No big deal. The unit was old, and I had replaced these before, right?
In the meantime, our dishwasher wasn’t working, so I called a plumber friend of mine for advice. He told me to contact a sewer service, so I did. The guy who cleaned the line told me I had a leaking garbage disposal unit, which I knew by now. So, I installed a new garbage disposal unit myself. With a dishwasher still not draining and a kitchen full of dirty dishes, I did what I should have done from the beginning and called an appliance repairman. A few hundred bucks more spent, and I learned that the garbage disposal unit I installed has a knockout plug to the dishwasher hose that I apparently didn’t knock out. It was a simple fix, but, at this point, I simply wanted to knock myself out. Lesson No. 2 learned.
So, if you are following along, you now know that garbage disposal units have reset buttons and knockout plugs. Worst of all, my “It’s the plumber; I’ve come to fix the sink” joke seems to — once again — be on me.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
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| | Not sure where to go to vote?
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
For Iowans uncertain about where to vote today, the Iowa Secretary of State website has the answer. Go to the website www.sos.iowa.gov and then click on “Find Your Precinct/Polling Place” and type in your zip code, click on “I’m not a robot,” click “Continue,” then enter your street address and click on “Search.” The website then shows your polling place. Polls will be open until 8 p.m.. | |
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| | Where to find local election results
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Polls are open today until 8 p.m. With several ballot items generating significant interest, the Times Vedette plans to send a special edition as soon as results are known. Please note, all results are considered “unofficial” until canvassed. As results become known, they will be posted at www.gctimesnews.com and the special edition Times Vedette will be sent out via email and text messaging when completed. | |
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 | | | Panorama High School Dance Team competes at State Solo contest | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Panorama High School Dance Team recently competed at the State Solo contest in Newton. All five Panther dancers received Division I ratings including Hadley Fitch (sophomore, 15th in state), Maci Bauer (sophomore, 28th in state) and Ava Thorn (freshman, 37th in state). Cali Knudsen and Nella Rivas both received Division I ratings and placed in the top 10 to advance to state. (No places are given until they compete at state). They will compete in early December in the State Solo and Team contest. More than 950 dancers competed from schools across the state and were judged by school size. About 100 were picked to compete at state in December. Knudsen and Rivas will be representing Panorama in the Class 3 Division.
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 | | | Manufacturing Day held Oct. 9 | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Midwest Partnership organized a Manufacturing Day on Wednesday, Oct. 9 to educate and inform high school students about some of the manufacturing companies in the region. The tour included POET in Menlo, AgriDrain in Adair, and Cardinal IG in Greenfield. A total of 43 students from Nodaway Valley, West Central Valley, Panorama and ACGC schools participated. Lunch was provided by Midwest Partnership.
Midwest Partnership is an economic development corporation serving Adair and Guthrie counties in West Central Iowa. It serves as a facilitator for the retention, expansion and attraction of business to create jobs and grow the tax base. Learn more at www.midwestpartnership.com. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Sheriff’s Office reports October revenues of $34,620 for processing of out-of-county inmates
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $34,620 from the processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during October. A total of 78 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 29 from out of the county. Stated revenues are billed amounts not collected amounts.
- Greene County had seven inmates for 133 days with charges of $7,980
- Polk County had 22 inmates for 438 days with $26,280
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| | Join Tin Lizzie’s for these November events
Special to the Times Vedette
Tin Lizzie’s announced the following events during the month of November:
- Nov. 12 and Nov. 27: Join Emma for line dancing form 6-8 p.m. All ages.
- Nov. 20: Ladies Craft Night includes crafts and cocktails from 6-9 p.m. $30 per person. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 11.
- Nov. 23: Live music from Who Nu Band from 8-11 p.m.
Tin Lizzie’s is located at 614 McPherson St. in Casey. Call 641-746-3316 or visit www.tinlizziessportsbar.com for more details. | |
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| | Cribbage results from Nov. 1 and Nov. 4
Special to the Times Vedette
On Nov. 1, a total of 14 players participated. Lillian Gison had a 17, John Byrd got a 16 and a 17, and Kathy Feilmier and Deb Kiefer each got a 16.
On Nov. 4, a total of 19 players participated. Dennis Betts got a 16 and a 17. Dan Webb got a 20 and a 21. Dave Richter hauled in a 24. Joanne Zeiser, Robert Klever, Sue Monzingo, and Lillian Gilson each had a 16. Peg Byrd got a 17, and Jim Carico got an 18.
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| | Pamela K. Sheley | | | | | | | | 1945-2024
Pamela Kaye Sheley, 78, daughter of Fay and Pauline (Borden) Sheley, was born on the family farm west of Guthrie Center on Nov. 27, 1945. She attended country school at Bear Grove No. 4 and belonged to and was baptized at the Bowman Chapel Church. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1964 and has always enjoyed staying in touch with her class and helping with class reunions and get togethers. After graduation, she moved to Omaha for business school and got a job with an insurance company.
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 | | | Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report | | | | | | | | Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
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.
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| | Guthrie County Extension Office activities
Special to the Times Vedette
Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training 2024 Guthrie County
- Training
- Ornamental & Turf Applicators
- Fumigation
- Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, & Plant Disease Management
- Pest Control Operators
- Aerial Applicators
- Greenhouse
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| | More than 90 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a single-vehicle rollover accident in rural Guthrie Center; Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 44; and Guthrie County Deputy attempting to serve civil papers at Lake Diamondhead.
10-28-2024
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12:46 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Mercy
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1:57 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a complaint in rural Casey
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3:38 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a disturbance in Adair
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5:07 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported one male to Guthrie County Jail
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4:17 a.m. Stuart Fire and Ambulance responded to a residential fire alarm
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 | | | Poldberg places 24th, named to IATC Second Team All-State | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama boys cross country’s Noah Poldberg was the lone Panther to qualify for the 1A cross country state championship meet at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge on Nov. 2. Gavin Grunhovd of North Iowa Buffalo Center placed first overall in 15:57.5. Lake Mills won the state title with 88 points.
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PICTURED: “Noah ran a smart race. It would have been easy to go out too fast, but he saved some energy for the last part of the race.” – Head Coach Greg Thompson on Noah Poldberg.. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | Panorama places 9th at state meet, Rochholz earns IATC First Team All-State | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The 1A cross country state championship meet was on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. Panorama girls cross country placed ninth with 223 points. This score tied with Martensdale-St. Marys, but Panorama won the tiebreaker. Earlham won the meet with 91 points. Lili Denton of St. Albert Council Bluffs placed first overall in 17:59.3.
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PICTURED: Kylie Rochholz earned a medal and a spot on the IATC First Team All-State squad after her 14th-place performance at the 1A state championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | ACGC boys place 10th at state meet | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys cross country team placed 10th with 224 points at the 1A state championship cross country meet on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. Lake Mills won the state title with 88 points. Gavin Grunhovd of North Iowa Buffalo Center placed first overall in 15:57.5.
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PICTURED: ACGC’s Gavin Sloss races toward the finish line, placing 46th at the 1A state championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | Charger girls place 11th at state meet, Campbell earns Second Team All-State | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC girls cross country team placed 11th with 232 points at the 1A state championship cross country meet at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Nov. 2. Earlham won the meet with 91 points. Lili Denton of St. Albert Council Bluffs placed first overall in 17:59.3.
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PICTURED: ACGC girls cross country team at the start of the Class 1A state championship meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | Chargers advance to quarterfinals with dominant win over Mount Ayr, 41-14 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
It’s now back-to-back 10-win seasons and another trip to the quarterfinals for the ACGC football team. The Chargers (10-0) defeated Mount Ayr (7-3), at home, 41-14 in the Class A second round on Friday, Nov. 1. Mike Fuller, Jathan South and Brexton Schneider headed up the 41-point performance. Fuller had 22 carries for 106 yards and one TD. South had eight carries for a team-high 122 yards and two TDs. Schneider had nine carries for 90 yards and two TDs. Ryder Cline led the defense in tackles with five. Xander Harwood led in tackles for losses with two. A big reason for the Chargers victory was winning the turnover battle. ACGC recovered three fumbles, with one going for a TD by Jonathan Martinez. Eli Madsen and Thomas Skram both had interceptions.
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PICTURED: ACGC’s No. 34 Payton Policky is grabbed by the defender while trying to make the catch against Mount Ayr on Friday, Nov. 1. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | ELA takes field trip to Central Community College | | | | | | | | By Berkley Schwartz, freshman, staff writer
On Oct. 16, Mrs. Gafkjen and Mr. Shorey took some high schoolers to the Community Garden play at Iowa Central Community College. The play was written by Justin Borak and directed by Teresa Jackson. It was two hours long and very meaningful. The meaning behind it was that the garden was a special place where people could come together and grow as individuals. If you get the chance to attend one of these field trips, sign up and have a great time.
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PICTURED: Students in attendance: Front row: Meredith Arganbright, Ruth Fett, Ashley Crees, Elle Reynolds, Hannah Dishman, Berkeley Schwartz, Emma Walker, Hunter Kline, Brody Steenblock, Nolan Sheehy, Brayden Galvan and Cobyn Snyder; Back row: Mr. Shorey, Marlee Herring, Evynn Stagg, Kasey Michaelson, Savannah Matthias, Norah Hermann and Heaven Copeland. Not pictured: Mrs. Gafkjen. | | | | | | | | Read the issue | |
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 | | | More than just books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
Another Li-BOO-ary bash is in the books, and it was a great success. Two-hundred-sixty children and their caretakers attended the event. Boo bash attendees took photos in front of our Halloween backdrop, walked through the “spooky” tunnel, and explored sensory bins where they found Halloween treats. Each child left with candy and a Halloween toy. Thank you to CW Thomas, Vicki Crannell and Lorrie Stringham for the donations to our sensory bins.
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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. | |
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 | | | 10 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 6, 2014
BIRTHDAY SERVICE PROJECT. The Girl Scouts Cadette Troop 40090 participates in a Birthday Service Project for the Panora Nursing and Rehab Center. Members are (front row, from left) Rachel Marwedel, Emma Johnston, Hailey Meacham, (middle row) Olivia Steffen, Gwen Steffen, Carley Van Gundy, Reagan Gibson, Lindsey Van Gundy, Kinze Laabs, and (back row) Amanda Holwegner. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | The cemeteries of Guthrie County | | | | | | | | Guthrie County has 38 graveyards with 10 identified as “pioneer cemeteries.”
By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, October 2024
A wealth of history can be found in the cemeteries of Guthrie County. Although this article is being published in October, it is not meant to promote a “Halloween-ish” perspective on the county’s cemeteries and/or gravesites. Certainly, Halloween is a favorite and fun holiday in America, but regardless of the season, it is best to behave respectfully when dealing with the final resting places of our friends, relatives and neighbors.
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