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Sister Joy Marie taught my fellow elementary school classmates and me the words — and how to sing those words — to many patriotic songs. “America The Beautiful.” “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” “The Star Spangled Banner.” The list goes on. We not only sang the songs, but we were taught the meanings. Most importantly, we were instructed to respect those meanings, those words and the American flag.
Admittedly, that was a different time. It was 1976, and most every American was celebrating our country’s bi-centennial by paying tribute to the historical events that led up to the creation of the United States of America. Even so, what we learned about our nation — and the need to respect it — stuck with me.
As an athlete, I continued to show that respect to the flag and to our fallen soldiers. Our national anthem would play at every wrestling meet, and I would get goosebumps each time I heard “our flag was still there.” I don’t know why. I just did. I still do.
Today, I fly the American flag in front of my home. Not because I belong to a certain political party (I don’t) or served in the military (I didn’t) or want to push a personal agenda (I won’t). It is because I am truly thankful for my rights.
Just a few weeks ago, Gary “Slick” Rees pulled up a chair next to me at lunch. He noticed we didn’t have a flag on the pole in front of our new office in Guthrie Center, and he asked if I wanted one. I told him I had planned to do that. He said, “I got it covered.” And he did. Within a few days, Old Glory was flying. Gary wouldn’t take a dime and didn’t want any recognition. He asked that I give credit to Ron Baier, who was a leader in so many flags being flown in Guthrie County. So, I absolutely credit Ron, and I owe my appreciation to Slick, too.
That flag is a reminder to me of freedom of speech, and freedom of the press, and the right to peaceably assemble, and to be able to petition our government. I cherish that I can openly practice my religion, and that others can, too. I value that I have the right to keep and bear arms, even though I choose not to. I revere the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures. I hope I don’t ever have to justify these rights or the many others I am afforded as a United States citizen, but I rest peacefully knowing I can.
As a continual reminder of these rights, and many others, I continue to fly the Stars and Stripes, and I look forward to my next round of goosebumps. Thank you, Slick.
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
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 | | | The 2024 ACGC Homecoming Court | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Belle Fagan, Jayla Hoover, Shay Lemke, Shyann Young, Grace Lavoy, Jathan South, Michael Fuller, Gavin Sloss, Jackson Pfrang and Eli Madsen were selected as the 2024 ACGC homecoming king and queen candidates.
The homecoming parade is today at 2 p.m. and will start at Hometown Foods and end at the high school. A pep rally will be held at the football stadium, weather permitting, along with a tailgate event. The homecoming football game kicks off tonight at 7 p.m., and the homecoming dance is Saturday from 7-11 p.m. | |
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 | | | Ironman volleyball | | | | | | | | Photos by Mark Reno
The Charger men took part in a volleyball game on Wednesday as part of this week’s homecoming activities. Colin Stringham, a junior, shows his spiking skills as Cole Van Meter, a sophomore, attempts a block. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Powderpuff football | | | | | | | | By Mark Reno
The Charger ladies put on an impressive display on the football field Tuesday night as part of the homecoming activities. Hannah Muller, an ACGC senior, runs with the football as Megan Underwood, a freshman, attempts to grab her flag | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Veterans take Brushy Creek Honor Flight | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Several Guthrie County veterans and volunteers participated in the Brushy Creek Honor Flight on Sept. 18. Those involved said it was a great experience with good crowds in Washington, D.C., and in Fort Dodge to greet them. About 120 veterans were aboard the plane to Washington, D.C., to see the nation’s war memorials. The trip was the 26th conducted by the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight with the first taking place in 2010. Since then, about 3,600 veterans from 228 Iowa communities have made the journey. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | WFPF highway cleanup | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Women for Panora’s Future (WFPF) conducted one of its semiannual highway clean-ups on Highway 4 north of Panora on Wednesday. The members were joined by student volunteer Baylyn Herring, a junior at Panorama, who is pictured here. | |
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 | | | Ribbon cutting held for JV Massage and Bodywork | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting for JV Massage and Bodywork on Sept. 18 over the lunch hour. The business is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Chamber members and friends showed up at Cut Loose Salon at 322 State St. in Guthrie Center where JV Massage and Bodywork uses the backroom for services. Lemonade, cupcakes and cookies were served to celebrate the event.
Visit JV Massage & Bodywork’s website at http://jv-massage-and-bodywork-llc.square.site or call 641-745-7131 for more information on services. | |
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 | | | Chilled to the bone | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The weather continues to feel like summer, but Kyle and Chelsea Steiner’s yard at 311 S.W. Second St. in Panora is chilled to the bone as they prepare for the Halloween season. | |
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| | Guthrie Center School Board discusses safety
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Safety was one of the main topics at the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board on Sept. 18. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen talked about a meeting with local law enforcement about possible safety enhancements that can be made based on what has been learned from incidents such as the shooting earlier this year at the school in Perry. Discussion has been made about providing law enforcement access to the school’s live cameras in times of a potential crisis.
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| | Adair clean-up day is Sept. 24
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Adair’s annual fall clean-up day will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 regardless of weather conditions. Anyone wishing to participate must pay the applicable fee to City Hall by Monday, Sept. 23 at noon. Contact City Hall for specific pricing. Items are to be sorted and placed curbside, tied/boxed/bagged, no later than 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
The City of Adair also reminds citizens that the City Dump is available for residents of Adair to deposit yard waste, branches, leaves and concrete. Items NOT accepted at the City Dump include bagged items, furniture, appliances and metal items. | |
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| | Throw bags, raise money for a town whistle in Yale
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Yale residents Becky and Ben Sease are working to raise funds to purchase and install a Yale town whistle that would sound multiple times per day, as was done many years ago. Two upcoming events are scheduled to help raise funds for this cause.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, a Bags Tournament will be held at the Yale ballfield. Sign-up runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and games begin at 1 p.m. For information, call Ben Sease at 515-709-1912.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, a horse show will be held in the afternoon at the Yale horse ring to raise funds for the whistle project. Details are being finalized. | |
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| | Party in the Park in Casey on Sunday
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Sunday, Sept. 22, everyone is invited to party in Casey. Party in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include the following:
- Ribbon cutting for the playground and walking trail at Rutt Park (Casey City Park).
- Free BBQ lunch by Casey Service Club, while it lasts.
- Kids’ activities (inflatables, face painting, free goodie bags).
- Crafters, baked goods and vendors on site.
- Live music by Garrett Lee and the Relics from 1-4 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.
- Adults 21 and older are welcome to BYOB.
In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Casey Community Center. | |
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| | Cribbage results from Sept. 18
Special to the Times Vedette
On Sept. 18, a total of 16 players participated. Gary Evans and Allen Pierce each got an 18. Dick Ellis had two 16s. Clint Malbon and Jane Barcus each had a 16. Dan Webb had two 16s. Chet Vaughnan played a 24 and a 16. Dennis Betts got two 16s. Joyce Kearan scored a 24. Rhonda Titus, Leala Schwarz and Frank Kearan all got a 16. Robert Klever got a 20, and Sandy Rumelhart had a 20 and a 16.
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. | |
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| | Dorothy Leib | | | | | | | | 1934-2024
Dorothy Maxine Kuper was born on March 21, 1934, in her family’s home near Ackley to John and Marie (Kannegieter) Kuper. Dorothy attended country school through the eighth grade. She then went to high school in town, graduating from Ackley High School in 1952.
During the summers after high school, she worked in the Marshalltown Hospital as a nurse’s aide. Following high school, Dorothy enrolled in Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls and graduated with a teaching degree in 1954.
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| | Nancy Ann Turner | | | | | | | | 1931-2024
Nancy Ann Turner, 92, of Linden, daughter of James “Bert” and Helen (Wasson) Kerr, was born Dec. 17,1931, in Panora. She passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at the Community Care Center, Stuart.
Nancy was a 1949 graduate of Panora High School. Upon completion of high school, she attended Mercy Nursing school in Des Moines until her marriage to Harold Turner. Nancy and Harold began their courtship after standing up for Harold’s older brother (Forrest) and Nancy's cousin (Barbara) at their wedding.
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 | | | Winless Panthers look to right the ship against Wayne tonight | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama football (0-3) has not had an ideal start to its season and will look to get its first win of the year on the road against Wayne (2-1) tonight, Friday, Sept. 20 with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. Panorama has won the last three matchups with Wayne, including last season’s 35-6 blowout.
PICTURED: No. 19 Reed Draper prepares to stiff-arm an ACGC defender on Sept. 13. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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 | | | Panorama drops both games in Greene County triangular | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama volleyball (2-5) traveled to Greene County High School to compete in a triangular with South Central Calhoun (17-5) and Greene County (7-8) on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Panthers lost both matches, 2-0. Panorama will travel to Earlham for its next test on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
PICTURED: No. 14 Gracie Recker goes for the spike against West Central Valley Aug. 27. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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| | Poldberg takes third at home meet for Panorama
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama cross country hosted 12 other teams on Thursday, Sept. 19 and finished 10th with 281 points. Ogden won the meet with 66. Noah Poldberg continued his string of top-three finishes, placing third in 17:54.50. Bladyn Wearmouth finished 55th in 21:18.10. Next was Zach Hayden finishing 74th in 23:12.00. Bennett Allen placed 79th in 24:17.70. Jeremiah King took 91st in 33:55.20. Next up for Panorama is the ACGC cross country meet where they will join a field of 12 teams on Thursday, Sept. 26. | |
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| | Panthers take fifth at home cross country meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls cross country team competed in a home meet on Thursday, Sept. 19. The Panthers finished in fifth with 146 points, highlighted by two top-10 Panorama finishes. Van Meter won the meet with 41. The sophomore duo of Kylie Rochholz and Laicey Lutz led the way for the girls with Rochholz taking fourth place in 20:55 and Lutz right behind her in fifth in 21:06.80. Almiranda Burnett finished 37th in 25:34.50. Maddy Lutz finished 52nd in 28:03.40 with Nella Rivas just behind her in 53rd in 28:05.90. Corrie Knapp placed 56th in 29:00.02. Jolynne Roeder placed 68th in 31:56.20 to round the Panorama runners that day. Panorama will make the short trip to ACGC High School for its next race on Thursday, Sept. 26. | |
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 | | | Chargers and Titans clash tonight at ACGC | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC football (3-0) will look to keep its undefeated season alive against South Central Calhoun (2-1) at its homecoming game tonight, Sept. 20 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. South Central Calhoun is coming off a loss against Riverside while ACGC is still riding high after its win against Panorama. Last season, ACGC won the battle between these two teams, 35-21.
PICTURED: No. 3 Jathan South looks for a chance to throw during a game against Panorama earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno | |
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| | Charger boys finish second at Panorama meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys cross country team earned second place with 99 points at the Panorama cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 19. Ogden won the meet with 66. Two top-10 finishes came from Charger runners. Gavin Sloss placed fourth in 18:17.50. Preston Kent followed him in eighth place in 18:40.30. Noah Kading cracked the top 20, placing 20th in 19:18.40. Tate Fever finished 30th in 20:10.10. Jonny Kading finished 38th in 20:30.70. Brody Beeler took 52nd in 21:05.60. Jameson Pfrang rounded out the Charger athletes, placing 59th in 21:34.30. | |
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| | ACGC girls take third place at Panorama meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC girls cross country earned third place for its 90-point effort at the Panorama cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 19. Van Meter won the meet with 41. Ava Campbell had the highest finish for the Chargers, placing third in 20:49.10. Two other athletes cracked the top 20. Jayla Hoover took 15th place in 23:09 and Cadence Peterson placed 19th in 23:28.70. Adalyn Bensen followed, finishing 23rd in 23:47.40. Paige Van Meter placed 31st in 25:01.10. Brooklyn Schafer finished 42nd in 25:54.40. Emmarae Ellis finished closely behind her in 44th in 26:34.30. The Chargers play host for their next meet. Eleven other teams will travel to ACGC High School on Thursday, Sept. 26. | |
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| | Saturday's volleyball game against Madrid canceled
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC volleyball (9-3) was set to take on Madrid (1-9) this Saturday, Sept. 21, but it was canceled. This means the Chargers’ next game will be against East Sac County (13-6) on Tuesday, Sept. 24. | |
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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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 | | | 20 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Sept. 18, 2004
CHECK PRESENTATION. Pictured, left to right, Pat Francisco, WSO Treasurer, and Rosemarie Staebell, WSO President, present a check for $1,000 to Kristine Jorgensen, GCHV Curator. The funds will be used for the Batschelet Law Office project. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Dowd Drug: a trusted name in Guthrie Center | | | | | | | | Julie Priestley says she’s proud to continue providing the type of services and products that meet the needs of the local community.
By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, September 2024
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Dowd Drug was a longtime landmark in Guthrie Center more than 40 years ago. Yet, despite changes in ownership, the business name and the reputation for customer service have remained.
Decades ago, Jim Vandevanter of Guthrie Center started working at Dowd Drug. Eventually, in the early 1980s, Jim and Janice Vandevanter bought the business. Knowing that the name Dowd Drug was respected in the community, he kept that name.
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