FRIDAY, AUG. 9, 2024

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Join the Guthrie County Historical Village Foundation in Panora on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 5-7 p.m. for an evening of education, food, fun and fundraising for the Baker No. 2 School, located at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center.

Evening events will include a "History of Guthrie County Country Schools" presented by Rod Stanley - GCHV Foundation Board Member, a tour of our Cass 7 School, a view of rare country-school items from the GCHV collections, old-fashioned root beer floats, hot dogs and drinks, and entertainment by the guitar and fiddle duo, “Vintage Voices,” at 6 p.m. Freewill donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to Baker No. 2.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Aug. 2, as part of the Panorama Days events, Reshape Fitness Studio partnered with Twin Vines Winery and Tripple Berry Farm to create a healthy and delicious experience. Seventeen people participated in the Wine & Yoga event. Sue Bump of Reshape explained.

“Wine & Yoga is a new tradition we wanted to start for Panorama Days weekend,” she said. “We have held Wine & Yoga at Twin Vines the past three years. We hold a Summer Series, which kicks off Memorial Day weekend and then we wrap up in September, typically around Labor Day weekend. We hold this class once a month at Twin Vines."

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Photo by Jolene Goodman | Times Vedette

This thirsty fox stretched up to the bird bath for a lengthy drink at the home of Lyle and Paula Hansen at Lake Panorama on Tuesday evening.

By Jolene Goodman | Times Vedette

Dallas County Hospital Family Medicine Clinic held an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the office in Panora at 319 E. Main St. Staff members pictured are, front row, Marie Gowey, Macie Steiner; back row, Jess Sigler Stephanie Cox, Dean Baldwin, Dr. Eric Ash, Cindy Peeler and Bekah Wagner.

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Join in the fun for Make and Take Art Projects at the Guthrie County Fair on Aug. 31 from 1-4 p.m. Classes are free and will be held in the Ron Eike Art Building.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.

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Don’t worry. The petunias potted around Panora have not been vandalized. The Panora Garden Club members have simply given them a good summer trim, which helps to flush new growth and bloom late into the fall.

Winners from Panorama Days announced

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce released a partial listing of winners and/or top three finishers from contests and sporting events held during Panorama Days this past weekend.

• Little Miss/Mister Panorama: Annie Loffredo and Reed Leo
• Scavenger Hunt: 1st Posey Oertner, 2nd Kathy Klinge, 3rd Calvin Naeve
• Bass Fishing: 1st Mike & Nicole Lauzon, 2nd Jake & Jax Lauzon, 3rd Jacob and David Bendickson
• 5K run: 1st Kal Hoppe, 2nd Jonah Niedermeier, 3rd Knute Rogne
• Parade, Commercial: 1st Guthrie County State Bank, 2nd Panorama Gardens, 3rd Nutrium

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The New Homestead offers educational opportunities

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The New Homestead is hosting the following educational offerings that are open to the public. Both will be held in the activity room and will last approximately 30 minutes with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

• Aug. 20, 2 p.m. — Tips On Dementia with St. Croix Hospice
• Sept. 23, 2 p.m. — Hospice 101 with Care Initiatives Hospice

Cribbage is also played every Wednesday at the Independent Living Campus 8-11 a.m.

The New Homestead is located at 2306 State St. in Guthrie Center.

Racers meet and greet on Aug. 31

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Race on down to 407 S. Third St. in Guthrie Center for a racers meet and greet on Saturday, Aug. 31 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Meet your area drivers, see race cars up close, take pictures, and get autographs.

Readinger Reunion held July 14

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The 41st annual Readinger Reunion was held Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Mitchell Park in Guthrie Center with 52 in attendance.

Attendees from out of state included Roslyn Readinger of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; James, Shana, Erin, Eidind and Erika Wrzesinski of Centralia, Illinois; Jeff, Isaac and Zeke Wrzesinski of Radom, Illinois; Jennie Hug of Woodlawn, Illinois; and Sabrina Durham, along with Colby, Colene, and Jennie, of Woodlawn, Illinois.

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Iowa Arboretum and Gardens sets opening date for new $2 million treehouse village

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After a year of fundraising, delicate site prep and hand-crafted, artisan construction by Beanstalk Builders, one of the most unique play spaces in the Midwest is ready to cut the ribbon. A Thursday, Sept. 5 opening of the Adele and Dean Bowden Treehouse Village at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid is now set, according to Mark Schneider, executive director. Children of all ages and abilities can take their appreciation of nature, and their imagination, to new heights.

Treehouse Village is nestled in a quiet, wooded area across Peach Avenue from the Arboretum’s main campus. Paved paths through a tranquil setting slowly reveal play structures, treehouses, hammock and wheelchair swings, a ground-level zipline, a wooden suspension bridge over a ravine, a cargo net climbing station, quiet overlook gazebos and views of trees and an expansive valley. The main play structure features adaptive equipment for children.

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Cribbage results from Aug. 7

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On Aug. 7, a total of 13 players participated. Dan Webb got a 16, Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 17, Rhonda Titus and Jim Carico each got a 16, and Dennis Betts came through with a 20. 

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.

ACGC’s Mahaffey named to First Team Academic All-State

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Senior pitcher and outfielder Andrew Mahaffey was named to the Academic All-State First Team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA). Nominees must be a senior, have a GPA of 3.4 or higher, be a starter in 90% of games or a pitcher in the rotation, and be a positive representative of his school and community, according to the IHSBCA. In 21 games, Mahaffey hit one homerun and produced seven RBIs. On the mound, he started three games, struck out nine batters and kept his opponents’ batting average to .375.

PICTURED: As an outfielder, senior Andrew Mahaffey (No. 12) recorded 24 putouts and only committed one error during the 2023-2024 season. Photo by Mark Reno

Panorama Women’s Golf League results from Aug. 6

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A total of 34 women played in the Panorama Women’s Golf League on Aug. 6.

In the A group, Angie Worth was the low scratch winner with a 36. The second low scratch winners were Peg Carr and Sharon Wedemeyer with a 39. Angie Worth was the HDCP winner with a 24. The special event was most putts, and Colleen Arneson was the winner with 25. Angie Worth had the fewest putts with 15.

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Houston has low score Aug. 6 in Panorama West Tuesday Men’s Golf League

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The Panorama West Tuesday men’s golf league played on Aug. 6. Jeff Houston had low score of 2 over par 29. John Harre was closest to the pin. Derek Anderson made the longest putt. The fewest putts was won by Curt Anderson. Scramble winners were Paul Brewster, Jason Wolf and Dan Hagan.

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.

From the archives of The Guthrian, Aug. 5, 1974

WINNERS OF THE 4-M STYLE REVIEW. Top honors were given to six girls Thursday night at the 4-H Style Review. They are (left to right) Karen Powell, Jennie Gilman, Julie Anderson, Regina Fett, Kristi Reynolds and Kelly Powell, seated.

Kathy DeLucca’s 2005 Ford Thunderbird boasts a shiny black exterior with an all-black interior that includes leather upholstery.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times

The first Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a sporty two-seat convertible and was Ford’s response to the popular Chevrolet Corvette. It wasn’t marketed as a sports car but rather as a “personal luxury car.” In its first year, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23 to one.

Production ended in 1997, then resumed in 2002 and continued into 2005. That year marked the 50th anniversary of the Thunderbird and called for a special design. It was unveiled at the Miami Auto Show on Nov. 5, 2004. Just 1,500 of the 50th anniversary cars were manufactured, which also were the last Ford Thunderbirds ever made.

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FOR SALE: Pint canning jars, $5.00/dozen. Wide mouth quart canning jars, $6.50/dozen. Call 641-757-1232.

SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.

What dinosaur makes the most noise when he is asleep?

Tyrannosnorus!

Which of these foods most symbolizes summer to you?

• Hot dogs
• Corn on the cob
• Ice cream
• Potato salad
• Hamburgers
• Watermelon

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