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Do you ever notice how so many products today are challenging to use because of their packaging? Some have improved, like Band-Aids. Many of you remember the old system with the red string that you had to pull to open the package, which almost always yanked out. Other products could use improvements as well — like plastic gallon milk jugs. Sure, the cap is easy to screw off, but that seal with the tiny tab on the protective film that rips off in my hand is more than irritating.
Garbage sacks are another challenge. It’s like those things are ironed together. I carefully attempt to open them, only to realize that I am working from the wrong end. You may have similar problems with the bags in the produce aisle at the grocery store. Uggh.
How about starting a new roll of cellophane or packing tape? Worse yet, when the roll rips off, and you try to restart it? I struggle to get under the tape. When I do, it inevitably tears off sideways to the edge, and I have to start all over again.
If you take any over-the-counter medications wrapped in foil packages, you likely know the effort it takes to get those tiny pills out. And if you are not careful, you get a foil cut on your fingertips. Ouch.
Hot dog packaging drives me crazy, too. I am not fond of hot dogs to begin with, but trying to open a package without a knife or scissors results in hot dogs on the kitchen floor, packaging water on my shirt, and an empty wrapper in my hands.
When our kids were young, they were fans of juice boxes. If I was fortunate enough to find a box with a straw attached to it, I then had the task of inserting the straw into the tiny hole without cracking it and making it unusable. I was glad when the kids learned to do this on their own.
I continue to struggle with anything that deals with plastic wrap used in the kitchen. I can’t seem to get it to stick to the bowl, but it most certainly sticks to my hands and to itself, leaving me with numerous rolled balls of plastic to dispose of.
Unwrapping items sealed in hard plastic takes the cake. Of course, a sturdy scissors is required, but one must then carefully avoid the newly created sharp plastic edges that are sure to draw blood — and require some of those handy Band-Aids.
How about you? What products have packages that leave you in fits? Send me a note and let me know.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors approve $345,000 patching of Yale/Springbrook Road
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the March 25 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 25-20 (Resolution Directing the Guthrie County Attorney to File a Petition to Intervene on Behalf of Guthrie County in Iowa Utilities Commission Docket Number HLP-2024-0004).
Brian Hoffman provided a departmental update regarding information technology. He shared the status of various equipment and said efforts are ongoing to weed out equipment that is no longer used.
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| | Panora receives $5,000 for community center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the March 24 meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers discussed the proposed Resolution 25-11, approving a revised Electric Utility Inspection and Maintenance Plan.
“Nothing has really changed from last year; it just requires you to review it,” Electric Superintendent Doug Long said.
The council voted to approve the revised plan.
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| | Guthrie Center City Council discusses accessory buildings
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the March 24 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, discussion was held regarding “accessory buildings,” such as carports and similar structures. City Clerk Kris Arrasmith explained that many of these structures are in the city, and some have become an eyesore due to long-term exposure to wind. The council agreed that if the city addresses some, it will need to address all such structures. Arrasmith said she will collect more information for the next council meeting.
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| | Lions Club breakfast in Jamaica Sunday
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Sunday, March 30, from 7-11 a.m., the Jamaica Lions Club will hold a benefit ham and eggs breakfast and bake sale. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Jamaica Community Building. Cost for the breakfast is $9 for adults, $5 for students kindergarten through eighth grade, and kids younger than 5 eat free. | |
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| | ‘Kate’ to be performed April 3 at Panora Community Center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Panora Public Library presents a free performance of “Kate,” an original solo musical performed by Jillann Gabrielle. The musical is based on the life of world-famous actress Katherine Hepburn and will be performed at the Panora Community Center, 115 W. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.
To reserve a spot, call 641-755-2529. The show is paid for by the Panora Library Foundation. | |
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| | Spring PTO meeting set for March 27
Special to the Times Vedette
The Panorama Schools Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its spring meeting on Thursday, March 27 in the library at Panorama Elementary, 401 Panther Drive in Panora, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, email ptopanorama@gmail.com. | |
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| | Cribbage results from March 21 and March 24
Special to the Times Vedette
A total of eight players participated on March 21. Rhonda Titus got a 24 and a 22, Dick Ellis had a 16 and a 21, and Lela Schwartz also got a 24.
A total of 13 players participated on March 24. Dave Kading got a 16, Sue Mozingo got a 16 and a 17, Kay Phippen got an 18, Joanne Zieser got two 20s, Sandy Rumelhart got a 20, and Wayne Nickel got a 20.
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| | Johnny ‘Mac’ McNeley | | | | | | | | 1958-2025
Johnny “Mac” McNeley, 66, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, with his wife by his side. He was born Feb. 16, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, and lived in Iowa. He was a member of the wrestling team from Guthrie Center High School, a treasurer of the local FFA chapter, and a dairy judge. After graduating in 1976, he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 2002 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, Damage Controlman, after proudly serving for 26 years.
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| | More than 95 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy assisting Ankeny Police Department by attempting to locate a subject in Casey; Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a missing person in Guthrie Center; and Guthrie County Deputy assisting with a court order in Bayard.
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4:15 a.m. Casey Fire Chief checked on a report of a fire along the railroad tracks
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6:26 a.m. Stuart Rescue and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in rural Menlo
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7:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled motorist in rural Guthrie Center
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9:55 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Bagley
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2:10 p.m. Stuart Police assisted DHS in attempting to locate a family
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2:10 p.m. Panora Fire and Panora Ambulance responded to a report of a brush fire in rural Panora
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| | Panther boys have first competition at BVU High School Elite Meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys track and field team hit the blocks for the first time this season in Storm Lake at the BVU High School Elite Meet on Monday, March 24. Team scores were not kept for this meet.
Panorama Head Coach Bruce Dahlhauser was impressed with what he saw from his squad in its first competition of the season.
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| | Rochholz wins 800-meter at BVU High School Elite Meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama girls track and field traveled to Storm Lake for the BVU High School Elite Meet on Monday, March 24. Team scores were not kept at this meet, but that did not stop a few Panthers from putting in solid individual performances. Kylie Rochholz won the 800-meter run in 2:29.55. The girls distance medley team of Faith Recker, Gracie Recker, Maddy Lutz and Rochholz placed second in 4:29.11. Lutz earned a third-place finish in the 400-meter dash. Gracie Recker placed third in the shot put, throwing 10.35m. The Panthers’ next meet is the Earlham Early Bird on Tuesday, April 1. The girls will compete against ACGC, Atlantic, Earlham, Greene County, Madrid, Mount Ayr, St. Edmond, Van Meter, West Central Valley and Woodward-Granger.
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| | Stem Fest 2025
- Saturday, March 29, 9-11 a.m.
- Guthrie Elementary School, 900 N. Fourth St., Guthrie Center
- Open to all youth and families grades k-sixth
Ag Coffee Series
- Cyber Security, March 28, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Sponsored by Panora Fiber
- Join us for the annual Ag Coffee Series at the Guthrie County Extension office. All events are free. No registration required.
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 | | | More than just books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
During an ordinary week, the Mary J Barnett Memorial Library is a hive of activity. Groups meet in the Taylor meeting room for bridge club, cribbage games, card making club and cookbook club. Children rush through the door after school to play games, use the STEM table and maker space, read books and use tablets. People use computers, check out books, movies, puzzles and board games. Some people come in to socialize, drink a cup of coffee, or put some pieces in place in the communal jigsaw puzzle. Patrons send faxes, make copies and get help with problems they have with their electronic devices. Preschoolers and parents play in the interactive play space while older kids use the electronic game table. For many reasons, people are drawn to the library.
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PICTURED: Story hour participants decorate their Z’s with zebra stripes. | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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| | Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital, 710 N. 12th St., Guthrie Center. 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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 | | | 10 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 26, 2015
HIGH BID. Ron and Karla Bristle, Lake Panorama, consider their bid for an item in the silent auction during Saturday’s Pheasant Forever Banquet. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Laser engravings benefit the community | | | | | | | | Matt Sprague’s most notable creation yet is on display at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall.
By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, March 2025
In the fall of 2024, Matt Sprague of Guthrie Center bought a laser-engraving machine, and he’s been putting it to good use ever since. Although he has enjoyed woodworking for many years, the laser engraving was a new challenge he decided to try.
“It’s just something I started dabbling with,” Sprague said.
Sprague noted that the machine was not difficult to operate.
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| | Boulder Cove Condos is currently taking proposals for a Landscape/Maintenance contractor. This is a full-time position taking care of landscaping, snow removal and general maintenance of the 46-unit subdivision. This position starting April 16 would require the contractor to provide all equipment needed to maintain grounds. For more information, please contact Duane Baedke at 515-570-6774. | |
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| | Jailer at the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office
Primary duties include booking prisoners, data entry, record keeping, overseeing the general health and welfare of prisoners, and any other duties assigned to maintain the operation of the Guthrie County jail. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Applicant must be currently certified or the ability to become a certified Jailer by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Click HERE.
Cooks, Kitchen Staff, Bartenders, Servers, Events at the Captain's Pick, Lake Panorama
Full Time. Cooks Starting at $17.00/hr. Click HERE.
SWITA Drivers in Cass County for Swipco
Must be willing to obtain Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement Driver's License. Must be able to pass a DOT medical exam and a pre-employment drug screening. Click HERE.
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