| | YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 | |
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| | Turning a wrong into a right
My friend Tommy and I stole a salt shaker, an ashtray and an “open” sign from an ice cream shop in our hometown when we were kids. We thought it was a funny prank, at least until one of the owners saw us do it and called our parents. What happened next was a serious learning moment for both of us that changed our views on theft of any sort.
After the you-know-what chewing we received from our parents, we were forced to face the people we stole from and return the items. Mr. and Mrs. Colwell, who owned and managed the ice cream shop, lit into us — and deservingly so. These are the folks who served us ice cream after our Little League games, greeted us with smiles every time they saw us, and allowed us to hang out in their shop. They could have called the police, but they didn't. That would have been too easy. Instead, they sat us down and explained how hard they worked to have a business, and how every penny mattered. They described how that salt shaker and that ash tray and that open sign may not have seemed like a big deal to us, but why they were to them. And, most importantly, they wanted us to know that stealing, of any kind, was not a habit that a young person should form. They were right on all accounts, and Tommy and I immediately realized this and thanked them.
When I got home, my father gave me a similar speech, but he also let me know how disappointed he was in me — and in himself. Yes, himself. He told me he clearly did not do a good job in raising me if I felt that stealing was OK. That single comment made this kid realize how my actions have consequences on other people. I am not sure how much Dad thought through what he said, but his comments had more impact on me than any yelling or screaming or grounding ever would have.
I often wonder how those with a history of crime would have fared if Mr. and Mrs. Colwell or their parents would have had that same conversation with them. I also wonder if I, as a parent, handled matters in the same way with my kids.
That’s a little something for us all to think about the next time we are wronged by a young person — or any person. Our comments — and how we handle the situations related to them — could halt future wrongdoings and have a long-term positive effect on them.
Have a fantastic Friday, and thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors OK website agreement
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on March 21, the supervisors discussed the proposal to enter into a service agreement with Neapolitan Labs in Des Moines to create a new website for the county. Supervisor Maggie Armstrong shared that, if approved, it’s expected to take Neapolitan Labs three to four months to complete the work. She also explained that the county could pay all at once or spread the cost over multiple years. The total cost is expected to be around $16,000.
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 | | | Guthrie Center Community Easter Egg Hunt names inclement weather location | | | | | | | | The Guthrie Center Community Easter Egg Hunt is planned for March 30 outdoors at the Guthrie Center Elementary School, 900 N. Fourth St. in Guthrie Center. In the case of inclement weather, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the ACGC High School, 900 School St. in Guthrie Center. Enter through the front entrance of the school. The hunt, if needed, will be in the high school gym and commons area. Times will be the same:
- 10-10:50 a.m. – Easter Bunny visits, children get their Easter Buckets and see if they have a winning raffle ticket on it. If they do, they get to pick a prize.
- 10:55 a.m. - Instructions are given
- 11 a.m. - Horn will be blown and the Easter Egg Hunt begins.
Prizes include bicycles, zip cars, scooters and toys. | |
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 | | | Students tour Law Enforcement Center | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Panorama eighth-grade students toured the Guthrie County Law Enforcement Center in Guthrie Center on March 20. Sheriff Arganbright and deputies gave students the opportunity to see the various parts of the facility, as well as equipment used by the officers. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | ACGC school boards set public hearings
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the joint meeting of the ACGC school boards on March 20, each board set the dates for upcoming public hearings.
For Adair-Casey, a public hearing will be held on March 27 at 7 p.m. for the proposed property tax rate.
For Guthrie Center, the proposed property tax rate hearing will be April 3 at 7 p.m.
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| | Celebrate National Library Week at the Panora Library
Special to the Times Vedette
National Library Week is April 7-13. As part of the celebration, the Panora Public Library will be having events all week.
A bookmark contest will be held all week. Show your creativity and library love by designing a bookmark. Visit the library to pick up a template. Entries are due by April 13.
Check out a book, win a gift card all week. Check out a book during National Library Week and be entered in a drawing to win a gift card.
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| | 26 Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants awarded
Special to the Times Vedette
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 26 Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants to Iowa farmers, small businesses and nonprofits in 22 counties, totaling $463,000. Those grants will help leverage a total investment by grant awardees of $1,993,190.47. The Choose Iowa announcement was made as part of Iowa Ag Week during an event at Cortum Farm and Co. outside of Indianola, one of the 2024 grant awardees.
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 | | | Spend your summer in a state park as a campground host | | | | | | | | Several Iowa state parks are still looking for campground hosts for the 2024 season. If you enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, consider becoming a volunteer campground host and spend your summer in a park. Campground hosts volunteer 20-40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, while living in a free campsite in the park or forest.
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| | DNR is hiring seasonal park aides to work in Iowa state parks and forests
Special to the Times Vedette
The Iowa DNR is hiring seasonal park aides to work in Iowa state parks and forests this summer. If you have a passion for the outdoors, are looking for an active job and enjoy helping people, consider spending your summer in one of Iowa's most beautiful natural spaces. Learn more on the DNR's employment web page or contact a specific state park office to inquire about summer jobs at that location.
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| | Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 2.9% in February
Special to the Times Vedette
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9% in February, down from 3.0 percent in January and equal to the rate one year ago. Meanwhile, despite widespread job growth across multiple industries, Iowa’s labor force participation rate ticked down from 67.3% in January to 67.2% in February as a large concentration of young Iowans left work for education.
The U.S. unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in February.
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| | Help track frog and toad populations in Iowa | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
It’s 10 p.m. on a summer night along a gravel road anywhere in Iowa. In the farm pond next to the road, a raucous chorus of male frogs are making themselves heard as they vie for mates. A volunteer stands clipboard in hand, ear cocked, mentally sorting out each of the calling species that are using this seemingly ordinary pond.
All across the state of Iowa, community scientists are making enormous contributions to wildlife conservation.
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| | Final course of Healthy Aging Series set for March 28
Special to the Times Vedette
Midwest Partnership, an economic development group serving Guthrie and Adair counties, is partnering with The Guthrie County Extension to offer a course called “Stay Independent: A Healthy Aging Series.” This is for adults aged 60-plus. The final program will be at the Stuart Library, 111 Front St. in Stuart, on Thursday, March 28 and is called “Spot, Stop, Avoid Fraud.” Attendees will learn how to protect themselves and others from being a victim of fraud and will be educated about common scams and warning signs and how to take action to protect against theft of money, property or belongings. A light lunch will be served at noon with the class from 1-2 p.m. Register by contacting the Stuart Public Library at 515-523-2152. For more information, visit https://go.iastate.edu/AOOG . | |
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| | Cribbage results from March 20
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center cribbage players 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.
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| | Girls track and field are ready for Graceland meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The girls track and field program is set to compete at the Graceland High School Open in Lamoni today, March 22, starting at 3 p.m. The girls will see competition from six other schools, and All-American Timing will be in attendance. | |
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| | Panorama to host Perry for preseason scrimmage
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls soccer team will have its first action of the season on Saturday, March 23, hosting Perry in a preseason scrimmage. | |
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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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 | | | 40 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 8, 1984
NOW HEAR THIS. Panora-Linden coach Bob Sandquist barks out directions as he tries to get his team back in the ball game in the fourth quarter against Corning. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | 'Madame Web' | | | | | | | | By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette
Dakota Johnson from the “Shades of Grey” films joins the Marvel Universe as a fringe character in the Spider-Verse in an effort from the Sony company to continue to milk the Spider-Man deal they signed years ago with Marvel Comics. The film has been universally trashed, and Johnson has been excoriated. My grown son and I went to this with low expectations, and we both enjoyed it. Not sure what people were expecting. Grade: C+ | |
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 | | | Bridge club brings friends together | | | | | | | | The group is as much a social event as a competition.
By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times
For the past 15 years, a group of bridge players has been gathering weekly at the meeting room in the library in Guthrie Center to play cards. But the card game is only part of what they do.
Becky Carico explained how the group is as much a social event as a competition. She said it is a fun way to get out and connect with others while playing a game that keeps the brain active. Bridge is played with a standard 52-card deck, and the game involves bidding based on the cards in a person’s hand, as well as their partner’s. Although the basic rules are fairly quick to learn, strategies and tips come with experience.
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