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TUESDAY, DEC. 3, 2024

 
 
 

Good Tuesday to you!

Stress. Nobody seems to like it. Even the word “stress” seems stressful. But did you ever think that a certain level of stress can actually be good for you? It’s true.

This type of good stress is what psychologists call "eustress," and it keeps us excited about life. According to verywellmind.com, examples of eustress include the “excitement of a roller-coaster ride, a scary movie, or a fun challenge.” Other instances include the anticipation of a first date or the initial day at a new job. Many other triggers like this create good stress, too. They keep us feeling alive and enthusiastic.

We also deal with something called acute stress, which arises from surprises that need immediate responses. These triggers aren't always happy and exciting, but they can (and should) be dealt with immediately so we can then find ways to relax again. Or at least that’s what the experts say.

I have long believed that a little stress is good. The butterflies in the stomach before a public speech, the awkwardness of meeting new people, or a competition of any sort all bring about a stress that makes us better — but there is a breaking point.

Al Deleon, the longtime Britt High School wrestling coach who passed away in 2020, often said: “A little bit of everything is good. Too much of one thing is bad.” That is true about most anything in life, but it is especially true about stress.

During the holidays, most of us feel extra stress. Some of it is the good stress that I mentioned previously, but much is just plain awful. Too much food. Too much family. Too much festivity. All of it crammed into too short of a period of time.

This year, I am going to do something about it. I am not going to stress about the stress of the holidays. I am going to accept it. Head on. In fact, I am going to issue a challenge to this thing called stress. Try to take this smile off my face. I dare you.

I am taking the time to hand-write a limited number of Christmas cards. I am going to get my shopping done prior to Dec. 24. I am going to spin some Sinatra Christmas albums. I am going to watch “Frosty the Snowman” on TV multiple times. And I am going to drink a lot of eggnog.

But I better hurry up. There are only 22 days till Christmas! Good stress. Good stress.

Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
641-332-2707

 

 
 
 
 

Guthrie County Supervisors hear update on county’s Facebook page

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 3, Supervisor Maggie Armstrong updated the supervisors on the county’s online presence.

“Guthrie County has a Facebook page, up and running,” Armstrong said. “This is a communication tool, so we’re excited to get job postings out right away and to start communicating the good news of Guthrie County.”

Armstrong added that departmental website development is continuing and expected to be reviewed as soon as next week.

[...]

 
 
 
 Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Guthrie Center 
   
 

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and a number of friendly elves were in person at the Guthrie Activity Center on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Kids young and old enjoyed crafts and had photos taken with Santa.

Other events for the day included Shop Small Saturday where shoppers who spent $50 or more received a free poinsettia; a soup supper at Guthrie Activity Center; a lighted parade from the courthouse to Mitchell Park; the tree lighting at Mitchell Park; and a Christmas Light walk in Mitchell Park.

 
   
 
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 Mural ribbon cutting held in Guthrie Center 
   
 

Special to the Times Vedette

A ribbon cutting was held Saturday for a new mural installed on the corner of Main Street and Third Street in Guthrie Center, which is visible to eastbound drivers and pedestrians. The 9-feet by 11-feet mural was created by Kelly Nielsen.

 
   
 
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Area churches announce Christmas Eve services

Special to the Times Vedette

ADAIR:
First Presbyterian Church – 5 p.m.
405 Audubon St.
United Methodist Church – 5 p.m.
404 Cass St.

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A deeper look at the EMS vote

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Results from the Nov. 5 election showed that, overall, Guthrie County voters supported the countywide EMS measure with 53.88% of voters voting “Yes.” But since the measure required 60% in order to pass, the measure failed. According to data on the County Auditor’s website, there were 3,315 “Yes” votes and 2,838 “No” votes.

[...]

 
 
 

Panora businesses to hold holiday open houses

Special to the Times Vedette

A number of Panora businesses have holiday open houses scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13 and will offer specials and/or provide goodies. Those listed so far include: 

  • Restore Wellness Studio, 102 S.E. 13th, 2-6 p.m., pop-up businesses in the group space, grazing boards and holiday punch
  • Reshape Fitness Studio, 102 S.E. 13th, 2-6 p.m., pop-up businesses in the group space, grazing boards and holiday punch
  • Exit Realty, 108 E. Main St., 1-4 p.m., cookies and hot chocolate
  • Sunset Realty, 218 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., cookies and drinks
  • Panorama Daycare Center, 1301 E. Church St., 5-7 p.m., tours and refreshments, cookies and hot cocoa bar
  • Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, 120 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., cookies candy and drinks
  • Guthrie County State Bank, 505 E. Main St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
 
 

Free holiday movies at The Fremont in Stuart

Special to the Times Vedette

A free showing of “Klaus” will be held at The Fremont Theatre, 124 N. Fremont St., in Stuart on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. “Elf” will also have two free showings with one on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and another on Tuesday Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. These free showings and others are brought to you by support from a number of area businesses.

 
 
 

Jamaica Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Sunday

Special to the Times Vedette

The city of Jamaica will have a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the Jamaica Shelter House. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and listen to Christmas music while seeing the tree be lit.

 
 
 

Advent Community Worship and Breakfasts announced

Special to the Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center Association of Churches presents three Advent Community Worship and Breakfasts as follows:

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 701 State St.
• Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 405 Prairie St.
• Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 a.m. at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1305 North St.

Everyone is welcome.

 
 
 

Jingle and Mingle at Twin Vines on Dec. 12

Special to the Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Jingle and Mingle,” a holiday social, on Dec. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Twin Vines, 2821 Highway 44, Panora.

 
 
 

Midwest Partnership Annual Meeting set for Jan. 30

Special to the Times Vedette

Midwest Partnership will be hosting its Annual Dinner on Jan. 30. The theme is "Sharing the Vision," and Ryan Moon from Greater Des Moines Partnership will be the main speaker. This dinner is an opportunity for area developers, business and community leaders to gather and celebrate the success of the region over the past year. For more information, call 515-523-1262 or email info@midwestpartnership.com.

 
 
 

Secretary Naig opens sign-up for Crop Insurance Discount Program

From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Monday that the sign-up for the state’s Crop Insurance Discount Program is now open and available. Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can apply for a $5 per acre discount on their spring crop insurance premiums.

The sign-up period opened on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, and will close on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Farmers and landowners can enroll by visiting Apply.CleanWaterIowa.org or by contacting their crop insurance agent.

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Cribbage results from Nov. 27, Nov. 29 and Dec. 2

Special to the Times Vedette

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, a total of eight players participated. Lela Schwartz got a 16. Dick Ellis had a 17. Dave Kading got a 22, and Jim Carico had a 24.

On Friday, Nov. 29, a total of four players participated. Kay Pippin got a 20.

On Monday, Dec. 2, a total of 14 players participated. Allen Pierce, Dave Ricker, Rhonda Titus, and Bill Sheeder all got a 16.

[...]

 
 
 
 

Chevy pickup strikes electric pole on 340th Street

Special to the Times Vedette

Guthrie County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Bennett reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Nov. 26 at 8:25 a.m. on 340th Street. William Bradley Clauson, 57, of Dexter was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup eastbound on 330th Street and was blinded by the rising sun and drove off the right-hand-side of the road, entering the eastbound ditch and striking an electric pole before coming to rest. Damage to the Chevrolet pickup is estimated at $14,000, while damage to the fence is $1,000 and damage to the electric pole is $2,000. No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.

 
 
 

More than 70 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of mail fraud in rural Guthrie Center; Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a person trespassing in rural Linden; and Guthrie County Deputy providing traffic control in Guthrie Center.

11-25-24

  • 2:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint in rural Guthrie Center

  • 5:52 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Des Moines

  • 10:20 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

  • 11:14 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a family situation in Bayard

  • 11:20 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart

[...]

 
 
 
 

Panorama boys basketball season starts tonight against Woodward-Granger

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball season will officially be underway when the team faces Woodward-Granger at home on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This will be the season opener for the WCAC foes. Last year, the teams split the season series. Woodward-Granger won the December matchup, 62-51. Panorama got its revenge in the second leg in late January, winning 72-60.

 
 
 

Panorama boys wrestling hits the mat for the first time this season at Nodaway Valley

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama boys wrestling will get its first taste of competition tonight, Dec. 3, as they travel to Nodaway Valley for a triangular meet. Panorama will match up against Nodaway Valley and Coon Rapids-Bayard starting at 5:40 p.m. It will be a busy first week of competition for Panorama. After the triangular tonight, the Panthers travel to Manson-Northwest Webster for a quadrangular meet on Thursday, Dec. 5, where they will compete against Manson-NW Webster, Southeast Valley and Coon Rapids-Bayard. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 7, Panorama travels to Treynor for a tournament between 12 teams.

 
 
 Panther girls face Woodward-Granger at home tonight 
   
 

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama girls basketball (1-0) will face Woodward-Granger (2-0) at home tonight, Dec. 3, at 6:15 p.m. Panorama earned its first win of the season a week ago against Creston. Woodward-Granger sits at 2-0 with wins over Collins-Maxwell and Greene County. The Panthers have only lost twice to the Hawks since 2009, most recently in 2019.

PICTURED: Morgan Crees takes a shot at a game earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper

 
 
 Recker places 1st, Panorama finishes 5th at Manson Invitational 
   
 

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama girls wrestling competed at the Manson Invitational at Manson Northwest High School on Monday, Dec. 2. Eleven other teams competed at the tournament. Panorama’s highest individual placement came from Gracie Recker (155), who placed first by defeating Ogden’s Hannah Wells by fall. Recker led Panorama with 24 points on the night. Ella Carico (110) and Emma Walker (170) had second-place finishes. Carico scored 16 points, and Walker scored 20. Panorama’s next competition will be the Woodward-Granger Girls Wrestling Invite this Friday, Dec. 6 at Woodward-Granger High School. Nine other teams will join them at the tournament.

[...]

PICTURED: Gracie Recker (155) scored 24 points and a first-place result at the 2024 Manson Invitational on Monday, Dec. 2. Photo by Betty Cooper

 
   
 
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Charger boys basketball season starts against West Central Valley tonight

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys basketball tips off tonight, Dec. 3, at 7:15 p.m. against WCAC foe West Central Valley away from home tonight, Dec. 3. The Chargers have dominated the series, with its last loss against the Wildcats coming in 2018. ACGC won both games last season by double digits, 84-65 and 62-46.

 
 
 ACGC girls take on West Central Valley tonight 
   
 

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC girls basketball (1-0) will face West Central Valley (0-1) at 6 p.m. tonight, Dec. 3, at West Central Valley. ACGC got off to a hot start in its season opener, defeating IKM-Manning, 73-49. West Central Valley’s season did not get off to the same start, losing its season opener to Creston, 46-43. ACGC has won four straight games against West Central Valley, including two blowout victories last season, winning 55-25 and 56-16.

PICTURED: Senior Shay Lemke controls the dribble during ACGC's 73-49 win over IKM-Manning last week. Photo by Mark Reno

 
   
 
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ACGC wrestlers square off in season debut on Thursday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys wrestling will get its first mat time this season when it hosts a quadrangular at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. Teams coming to compete that day will be Nodaway Valley, West Central Valley and East Union.

 
 
 
 So much more than books 
   
 

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Thanks to the annual Festival of Trees, the library is looking quite merry. Stop in during December to enjoy the beautiful decorations, check out some of our new Christmas books, or spend some time just hanging out here to enjoy the creative trees. This year’s theme is “Christmas Stories,” and these trees will not disappoint.

[...]

PICTURED: Teresa Mowrer, one of Santa’s helpers, stopped by the library to decorate a “The Christmas Story” themed tree for the MJB Library Festival of Trees.

 
   
 
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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.

 
 
 40 years ago 
   
 

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 29, 1984

'TIS THE SEASON. Craig Little, Little Auto Center, is framed by his work Tuesday after the area was blanketed with a 2-inch snow. Little and several other area business firms were kept busy mounting snow tires with the area's first measurable snow.

 
   
 
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 Annual Angels for Kastner 
   
 

Rural Bagley woman has an annual tradition to purchase new Hallmark ornaments for her collection.

By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, November 2024

Linda Kastner of rural Bagley has a collection that she’s adding to — gradually. Kastner collects Hallmark ornaments, and each of the sets generally has one new piece offered each year.

The two Hallmark sets that have caught Kastner’ eye are called Mary’s Angels and Snow Buddies. She explained how she initially started collecting them in 1989.

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PANORA COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR SALE OR LEASE. Nearly 1,500 square feet of professional office or retail space on Main Street in Panora. Approximately 1,000 square feet finished with remaining space ready to be built out or used as storage or shop area. Front portion walled off for reception area. Open space in the middle. New windows in middle and back area installed this year, as well as a new canopy on front of building. Painted recently inside and out. Sale price of $75,000 or lease for $750 per month with flexible terms. Contact Shane Goodman for a viewing at 515-473-8312 or shane@dmcityview.com.

 
 
 

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