TUESDAY, AUG. 6, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors and EMS/city staffs to meet

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Guthrie County Supervisors held a regular weekly meeting with a light agenda, which resulted in the meeting lasting only 13 minutes. No members of the general public spoke during the “Public Comments” portion of the meeting.

Board Chair JD Kuster shared an update about an upcoming meeting regarding EMS.

“I contacted the Adair EMS, and they set up a meeting for tomorrow night over in Adair. Steve (Smith, supervisor) and I will attend, 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall,” Kuster said.

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Special to the Times Vedette

A record-setting 120 runners participated in the Panorama Days 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Kal Hoppe, 19, of Clive won first place in a time of 16 minutes, 15 seconds.
Susie Howard, 68, of Greenwood, Indiana, was the oldest runner. Owen Plevniak, 6, of Chatham, New Jersey, was the youngest.

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By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

The Panora Citizen of the Year award has a long history of recognizing community members who have given of themselves to better the Panora and Lake Panorama community. The Panora Chamber of Commerce asked for and collected nominations over the past weeks and, ultimately, named Matt Harmann as the 2024 Citizen of the Year.

Harmann received numerous nomination letters with comments such as, “Matt exemplifies the qualities of leadership and service that define this award.”

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright recently presented an award to civil clerk Leora Laughery for 35 years of service to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Arganbright praised Laughery’s skills and dedication.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Congratulations to the Adair Yard of the Month recipients Tracy Jensen and Jade Irlmeier, who reside at 104 Guthrie St. This is the last Yard of the Month for 2024. The Adair Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month program will resume next spring, and they wish to thank all who nominated their family, friends and neighbors this year.

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The Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary recently donated funds to the Emergency Department to purchase a new infant/toddler scale and cart.

“We are thankful for the support the GCH Auxiliary has provided to help purchase a new infant scale for our emergency department,” Jackie Willms, director of pharmacy, said.

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Forty contestants took part in the 2024 Panorama Days Cribbage Tournament with each entry fee of $5 being donated to support the Panorama Days festivities. Bill Eby and Stine Seed Company sponsored the event, providing $100 in prize money, popcorn and koozies. Marvin Smith clinched first place by winning all four matches. Thad Stanley secured second place, and Terry Nelson came in third. Carol Laughery was awarded $5 for her 24-hand. Thanks to Rhonda Titus for her help with the event.

School registration at area schools is open

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Registration is now open for students enrolling in Panorama and ACGC schools. Details are shown below.

Panorama Schools
Online registration is offered on the school district’s website (www.panoramaschools.org). On the left side of the website’s front page, click on “Online Registration Information” and follow the instructions to register for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of classes will be Friday, Aug. 23 with a 1:45 p.m. early dismissal.

ACGC Schools
Online registration is offered on the school district’s website (www.acgcschools.org). On the right side of the website’s front page, click on “2024-25 Registration” and follow the instructions to register for the 2024-2025 school year. The website offers a tutorial video. The first day of classes will be Friday, Aug. 23.

Many hands made 2024 All School Reunion a success

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The All School Reunion was held July 5-7 and provided an opportunity for former students to come back and share fellowship with classmates and others. The wide variety of events scheduled provided activities that appealed to most everyone, thanks to the work of many.

“We want to say thank you,” said Diane Maness, who served on the All School Reunion Team. “Those two simple words do not even begin to express our deepest gratitude to all who helped make the All School Reunion the success it turned out to be.”

Registration for Panorama Youth Football opens up

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Registration for the Panorama Youth Football program has begun. Those interested should request a form via email from Youth Coordinator Blake Michelsen at bpd.michelsen@gmail.com.

Information needed on the form includes student name, grade (fall of 2024), shirt size, parent/guardian name, and parent/guardian phone number.

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Annual Harwood/Latshaw Family Reunion held July 28

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The annual Harwood/Latshaw family reunion was held Sunday, July 28 at the Stuart American Legion Hall in Stuart. Plenty of good food and conversations were had by those signing the guest book:

• Ed, Shirley and Nicole Menefee, Maryville, Missouri
• Jeff, Tammy and Tyler Burnes, Blue Springs, Missouri
• Joyce and Dave Anderson, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Mary Lou Ludwig, Adair
• Rick and Molly Hupp, Bagley

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Cribbage results from Aug. 6

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On Aug. 6, a total of 16 players participated. Dan Webb got two 16s, Dave Kading got a 16, Bill Sheeder got a 17, Sue Mozingo played a 21, and Robert Klever had a 22.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent 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.

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.

“Before flipping the calendar into a warm first weekend of August, we finished up a particularly wet July for parts of Iowa with several rounds of thunderstorms. With the start of the Iowa State Fair this week, fairgoers can expect much more pleasant weather and temperatures."

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By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Back to school displays are popping up in stores, and advertisements for school supplies are seemingly everywhere — the universal sign for the end of summer. So, before the summer runs out and kids have to actually use those new backpacks and notebooks, squeeze a little more summer into your lives with the help of the MJB Library.

Schedule a family fun day using the library Adventure Pass. Paid for by The Guthrie Center Friends of the Library, the Adventure Pass is available to patrons with a Guthrie Center address to use once each 365 days for each venue. With the pass, patrons can get two adult and two children’s admissions for free. The Blank Park Zoo, The Children’s Museum and The Des Moines Science Center are the three venues that are available. Schedule from the Mary J. Barnett Library website.

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More than 125 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a car vs. cow accident in rural Bagley; Stuart Police and Guthrie County Deputy assisting Iowa State Patrol with a pursuit in Dallas County; and Guthrie County Deputy assisting DNR with getting some individuals removed from Nations Bridge Park.

7-29-24

• 4:41 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a single-vehicle accident in rural Menlo

• 8:35 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a car in the ditch in rural Yale

• 10:11 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart

• 1:13 p.m. Stuart Police performed a welfare check

• 1:37 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Guthrie Center

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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 item pictured above is on display at the Guthrie County Historical Village. If you can identify it, send an email to rich@gctimesnews.com. The first correct answer earns a free family pass to the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora.

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 3, 1994

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS ONE? This seems to be the question Ruth Alexander (right) is asking Fannie Hall about a necklace she picked out of some jewelry displayed outside Dowd Drug during Sidewalk Days Friday. Both Alexander and Hall are Guthrie Center residents.

By Jolene Goodman | Panora Times, July 2024

If you want to win the heart of my husband, bring him deviled eggs. I have had to win him over in other ways for 29 years, because I don’t make them. His mother did, though, and so did my mother, and he looked forward to their versions.

Deviled eggs make appearances more in the summer due to BBQs, neighborhood driveway parties, park picnics and holiday weekends. It’s another reason why I like this time of year, as I feel like the pressure is off when others come to the rescue to feed my husband’s deviled egg obsession. Cyd Koehn, who owns Catering By Cyd, has mastered a mouthwatering deviled egg. She shared her recipe with me for this month’s column.

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Why should you never laugh at your spouse’s choices?

Because you’re one of them!

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• Go to the basement
• Look out the window
• Seek out a weather report
• Business as usual

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