TUESDAY, SEPT. 24, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors prep for informational meetings on EMS proposal

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular Sept. 24 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors discussed the communication plan relating to the upcoming vote on a countywide EMS service.

Supervisor Maggie Armstrong gave a “practice run” of the script that is suggested for the various small-group informational meetings the supervisors plan to hold prior to the Nov. 5 election. Her practice run lasted roughly 10 minutes. Afterwards, supervisors provided feedback on possible tweaks to the content.

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Guthrie Center to hire office staff person

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center City Council held a brief regular meeting on Sept. 23. Regarding the city’s search for someone to hire as a part-time office worker, city clerk Kris Arrasmith said there were three applicants, and the position will ideally be 30-35 hours per week, which will qualify for benefits.

Councilmember Garold Thomas asked how this potential new hire will impact the city’s two “fill-in” office staff.

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Panora City Council approves streetlight upgrades

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Sept. 23 Panora City Council meeting, the councilmembers discussed two new streetlights that were installed at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 44 (the “Casey’s corner”).

Panora’s Electric Superintendent, Doug Long, explained his recommendation to install new LED streetlights similar to those two. He said the new lights would meet the specifications for lighting on state highways. Councilmembers said they had not heard any complaints or concerns about the new lights. Mayor Curt Thornberry noted that the proposed new lights are much less “power hungry” than the proposed LED lights and asked Long how soon the lights could be installed.

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Photos by Mark Reno

The 2024 ACGC Homecoming Queen Shyann Young and King Michael Fuller

Photos by Mark Reno

Homecoming Court: Front Row: Jathan South (saddle), Michael Fuller (King), Shyann Young (Queen). Middle Row: Belle Fagan, Grace Lavoy, Shay Lemke and Jayla Hoover. Back Row: Jackson Pfrang, Eli Madsen and Gavin Sloss.

Photos by Mark Reno

The ACGC High School marching band led the homecoming parade on Sept. 20. The homecoming court came through followed by various students and student athletes on their floats, younger student athletes from elementary school, and the junior high band.

Photos by Mark Reno

The ACGC High School band played and the cheerleaders cheered at the Homecoming Pep Rally on Sept. 20. The homecoming court was introduced and spoke along with student athletes. The band called teachers over to try to recreate what they can do with flags and batons. Students played various games with players eliminated each round, in musical chairs style. This was followed by cheerleaders and band participants putting on shoulder pads and doing jumping jacks while the football players put on cheerleader uniforms and kicked a leg or did a spread jump while holding pom poms. The seniors were declared the winners of all the homecoming contests that week, the band played and the cheerleaders cheered again.

Photos by Mark Reno

The ACGC High School band played at halftime during the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 20.

Photos by Betty Cooper

The Iron Games were held at 6:30 p.m. at the high school on Sunday as part of the homecoming activities for the week.

Photo by Betty Cooper

The 2024 Panorama High School Homecoming King candidates are Jaysen Stagg, Landon Kirtley, Joel Cooper, Reilan Boecker and AJ Draper. The Queen candidates are Kelsey Laabs, Faith Recker, Elizabeth Snyder, Madelyn Carstens and Bridgette Ewing.

Parade and Pep Rally for Panorama Homecoming

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Friday, Sept. 27, a parade of students will march down Market Street to a Panorama Homecoming pep rally, set to begin at 2 p.m. The public is encouraged to come enjoy the parade, pep rally and all the homecoming events.

Special to the Times Vedette

Art on State held a watercolor class on Sept. 22 using wet on wet technique. Mary Johnson was the instructor. The artists created sea shore scenes. On Sept. 29, they will do a beaded wash technique of a lake scene. Call 641-332-2267 to sign up for the next class.

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.

Holiday Showcase dates announced

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce announced that the Holiday Showcase will be Nov. 7-9 this year. The theme for the event will be “I Spy…Holiday Showcase Edition.” Each participating business will hide a small holiday object for customers to search for in their store. Once the item is found, customers can get a signature/punch on their shopping passport. Kids who are playing will receive a snack/treat/candy cane from each business. For the winners, there will be five baskets for the adults to win and one kid basket. Each basket will be made up of items/gift cards donated from each business. Look for more details soon.

ACGC FFA members receive American degrees

By Lilah Heinz, ACGC FFA Chapter Reporter

Four ACGC FFA members will walk across the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium on Oct. 26 to receive their American FFA Degree.

Last spring, all four of these recipients completed the lengthy application to receive their American Degree, the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization. This honor shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association.

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Cribbage results from Sept. 20 and Sept. 23

Special to the Times Vedette

On Sept. 20, a total of 11 players participated. Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Lillian Gilson an 18, Dan Webb a 16, Peggy Byrd an 18, and Allen Pierce a 20.

On Sept. 23, a total of 15 players participated. Jim Crico got a 16 and an18. Allen Pierce played a 16. Wayne Nickel got a 20. Robert Klever and Kay Phippen each got a 16.

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By Berkley Schwartz, freshman, staff writer

This year, the Panorama dance team has performed at two football games. The first dance they did was a mix up of jazz, hip hop, kick and pom. The latest dance they did was a mix up of pom, kick and hip hop. This is something new the dance team is doing, and it is a good way to pep up halftime and get everyone ready for the football season.

Rouse receives multiple scholarships at UW-Eau Claire

Special to the Times Vedette

Four hundred eighty-one incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2024-25 academic year, with many students receiving multiple awards. Each award varies in amount and criteria. Isabelle Rouse of Guthrie Center received the Cassandra Ball Egdahl Music Scholarship, the Dr. David and Jean Crowe Biology Scholarship, the Freshmen Honors Scholarship, the Mark of Excellence Scholarship, the Out-of-State Award, and the Ralph E. Duxbury Biological Sciences New Student Scholarship.

Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

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.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama (0-4) played against Wayne (3-1) on Friday, Sept. 20. The Panthers took a 12-6 lead into halftime, but a strong second half from the Falcons propelled Wayne to its 38-12 victory. Under center, Gavin Lindstrom went 7/17 with 79 passing yards. AJ Draper had a busy night. The senior had both of Panorama’s touchdowns, one as part of his 12 carries, 46-yard performance on offense and another on defense on a fumble recovery. He also led the team in tackles with 8.5. Reed Draper and Cole Carstens had a sack each. Latyn Ashworth had an interception. Panorama’s next contest will be its homecoming game against Southwest Valley (1-3) this Friday, Sept. 27.

No. 11 Gavin Lindstrom pictured in the game against Wayne last Friday. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panorama runners at ACGC meet this Thursday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys and girls cross country teams will make the quick trip on Thursday, Sept. 26 to participate in the ACGC cross country meet. It will be a 13-team field for the boys and a 12-team field for the girls.

Panthers face away test against Earlham tonight

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama volleyball (2-5) travels to Earlham High School tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 24, to take on Earlham (9-8). Both teams will be looking to use this game to kickstart some midseason success. Panorama is on a four-game losing skid after a solid start to its season, while Earlham is 1-3 in its last four.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Despite being tied at halftime, the Chargers (4-0) pulled out the win to keep their undefeated season alive against South Central Calhoun (2-2) on Friday, Sept. 20. After being tied, 14-14, the Chargers scored in the third and fourth quarters to secure the victory. Jathan South completed one pass for 52 yards to Joe Crawford. As per usual, the Chargers did their damage on the ground. Mike Fuller led the way with 18 carries and 157 yards and one score. South had 15 carries for 111 yards and hit paydirt three times. Joe Crawford rounded out the attack with 11 carries for 56 yards. The Charger defense did a great job of getting into the backfield, totaling six tackles for losses. Xander Harwood led in total tackles with five. Jack Sheeder had 1.5 sacks. Brexton Schneider recovered a fumble, and South had an interception. ACGC will have one of its toughest challenges to date this Friday, Sept. 27, when they travel to face Riverside (3-1).

No. 2 Michael Fuller makes his way through the pile to run the ball downfield and score a touchdown. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC welcomes hundreds of runners this Thursday for cross country meet

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC High School will be the site for the Chargers boys and girls cross country teams’ next meet. On Thursday, Sept. 26, the boys will compete against 12 other teams, while the girls will compete against 11.

Chargers to face East Sac County tonight

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC volleyball team (9-3) hosts East Sac County (15-6) tonight, Sept. 24, in a clash of two programs experiencing success this season. East Sac County is currently on a four-game win streak, while the Chargers are 3-2 in their last five. East Sac County got the better of ACGC in their matchup last season, winning a close contest, 3-2.

Special to the Times Vedette

The MJB Library has preschool StoryHour each Friday at 10 a.m. The audience on Friday, Sept. 20 was in for a treat because we had a special guest reader. Stephanie Hafner from Lake Lumber read “The House that She Built” to the young patrons and their caregivers. The book is based on a true story, inspired by a team of women who came together from around the country to build a one-of-a-kind home.

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More than 120 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of suspicious activity in Bayard, Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a missing person in rural Coon Rapids, and Casey Fire responding to a truck on fire in rural Casey.

9-16-24

• 2:14 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a pedestrian on Highway 44

• 8:14 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center

• 8:35 a.m. Panora Police performed a case follow-up

• 11:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in rural Yale

• 12:16 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Guthrie Center

• 4:34 p.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist

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ACGC High School September lunch menu

ACGC Pre-K - Junior High September lunch menu

Panorama schools lunch menu

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 Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 17, 2014

SLOVAKIAN ARTIST. Robert Horgosi is from western Slovakia and is a foreign exchange student at Panorama this year. He is enjoying his drawing class this term, which is a class he does not have at his school.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, September 2024

Trish Hart is a local photographer who captures Lake Panorama wildlife with her camera. This month she shares photos featuring some of the baby wildlife she has photographed at Lake Panorama. Hart offers custom prints of her photos on canvas, paper, metal and glass. Learn more by visiting Nature’s Canvas Photography on Facebook.

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PRAISE GOD FOR YOU: For showing up, working, praying, giving, loving, making or paying for meals. Many Angels too numerous to put names to, Thank you! For EMS, Police, Fire that saved lives, protected us, donated time/resources/love, Thank You! So many blessings from God through people, prayers, and generosity. Thank you! Consider this a thank you hug!

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

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