| | Blame it on Frederic Tudor, the ‘Ice King’
I like to chew ice. Crushed ice preferably, but any type will suffice. It’s a habit — a bad one, some say. But I still chew ice.
It drives my kids crazy, and they continually ask me to stop. My friends in the dental industry tell me to knock it off, too. My wife, Jolene, is more patient with me, except for that childbirth incident. When our daughter, Sara, was in the early stages of entering this world, I wandered over to the soda machine in the hospital where they also had this wonderful, crushed ice. I came back to the delivery room, made a few crunches and was told by Jolene to “stop (expletive) chewing that (expletive) ice!” Lamaze class didn’t teach me how to respond. I stopped chewing ice for the moment, but the addiction returned — and I blame it on Frederic Tudor, the “Ice King.”
Frederic and his brother, William, envisioned a need for something people in the early 1800s didn’t realize they needed: ice. The brothers devised a plan to ship ice from their home state of New England to the Caribbean. They were confident once people tried it, they would not want to live without it. Despite strong efforts, their business plan failed. As such, William pulled out of the partnership. Frederic drummed up enough money to continue, but the ice industry simply wasn’t catching on. Frederic persisted, and his ice business turned a profit in 1810. After some modest ups and some devastating downs, Frederic eventually found consistent success after developing techniques to convince people they actually needed frozen water.
Frederic created this incredible demand in many southern U.S. cities, and even Havana, but like any new business, he had to find ways to continually improve. He soon enlisted help to devise a way to cut ice into large grids and float them downstream where a conveyor belt would lift the blocks from the water and carry them up to icehouses.
The ice industry was growing, but it was still a slippery slope. Only one-tenth of the ice made it to sale, and operations were unsafe. Despite these problems, ice became more and more popular in America and abroad. As such, Frederic Tudor died in 1864 as a wealthy man.
At the turn of the 20th century, iceboxes were commonplace. Ironically, America's dependence on ice also created a dependency on electric refrigerators and freezers, and, ultimately, the ice empire of the time collapsed.
That gives you a little something to chew on today.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors finalize presentation for EMS informational meetings
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Oct. 1 regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Maggie Armstrong updated the other members on the planned EMS presentation.
“I sent this to everybody for review last Thursday,” Armstrong said.
She explained that she made minor changes based on feedback from the other supervisors, such as including a sample ballot to show the wording that voters will see.
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 | | | Panorama Homecoming King and Queen | | | | | | | | Photos by Betty Cooper
Joel Cooper and Elizabeth Snyder were crowned the Panorama High School 2024 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the football game on Friday night. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Panorama homecoming parade and pep rally | | | | | | | | Photos by Betty Cooper
Panorama High School held a homecoming parade and pep rally on Friday, which kicked off at the Town Square at 2 p.m. The parade started at the school and headed east down Market Street to the town square. The Panthers defeated Southwest Valley in the homecoming football game. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Monaghan inducted into Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Barry Monaghan was inducted into the Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed by Mount Ayr Community Schools, on Saturday evening in Mount Ayr.
Monaghan is a 1965 graduate of Mount Ayr Community Schools. He was a standout athlete in football, basketball, track and baseball and continued on as a three-year starter and letter winner in football at Northwest Missouri State University. He earned a double major in English and physical education and started his teaching and coaching career at Adair-Casey before being drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1971 and given the meritorious Service Award.
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 | | | Beaded wash watercolor | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Mary Johnson taught a class on beaded wash using watercolor on Sept. 29 as part of three watercolor technique classes that are being taught. The next class involves negative painting and is Oct. 6.
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. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Crafts for Kids at Panora Library | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
To get into the spirit of fall and Halloween, on Sept. 25, the Panora Library hosted a “Crafts for Kids” event in which each child could use the various provided materials to decorate a miniature pumpkin. As with actual jack-o’-lanterns, each mini pumpkin was uniquely decorated. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Sheriff’s Office reports September revenues of $33,180 for processing of out-of-county inmates
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $33,180 from the processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during September. A total of 76 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 40 from out of the county. This includes $600 in jail fees for a male serving time for Palo Alto County. Stated revenues are billed amounts not collected amounts.
- Greene County had seven inmates for 113 days with charges of $6,780
- Polk County had 32 inmates for 427 days with $25,620
- Webster County had one inmate for 3 days with $180
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| | Cribbage results from Sept. 27 and Sept. 30
Special to the Times Vedette
On Sept. 27, a total of 15 players participated. Rhonda Titus got two 16s and 3 20s. Lillian Gilson got a 24. Chet Vaughnaun, Bill Sheeder and Dan Webb each had a 16. Clint Malbon had a 16 and a 17. Allen Pierce got a 16 and a 20. John Byrd got a 24. Larry MGardiner pulled in a 20, and Kat Phippen had a 17.
On Sept. 30, a total of 18 players participated. Sandy Rumelhart got a 17 and two 20s. Bill Sheeder and Robert Klever each got a 24. Lillian Gilson and Chet Vaughan each had a 16, and Rhonda Titus got a 16 and a 20.
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| | DMACC’s summer semester President’s List
Special to the Times Vedette
Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the summer semester President’s List. To be eligible, a student must have completed a minimum of six credits and earned a 4.0 grade point average for that semester
Those recognized from the area include:
- Karla Crawley, Computer Information Systems, Guthrie Center
- Xander Crawley, Computer Information Systems, Guthrie Center
- Jordan Lemke, Liberal Arts, Guthrie Center
- Jackson Sloss, Accounting Specialist, Guthrie Center
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 | | | Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report | | | | | | | | 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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 | | | Draper’s big night fuels Panorama to first win over Southwest Valley, 14-0 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
AJ Draper’s stellar offensive performance, coupled with a ball-hawking Panorama defense, gave the Panthers (1-4) its first win of the season over Southwest Valley (1-4), 14-0, on Friday, Sept. 27. Draper’s night saw him complete 14/21 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown, caught by Brayden Meinecke. Draper crossed the century mark on the ground with 106 yards on 20 carries for one score. Of Panorama’s 295 yards from scrimmage, Draper had his hand in 247 of them. Austin Wagner contributed 16 carries for 47 yards. Draper’s favorite target on the day, Reed Draper, hauled in six catches for 83 yards.
No. 13 AJ Draper goes for a kick against Southwest Valley last Friday. Photo by Betty Cooper | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | Panorama sweeps I-35 to get back in the win column, 3-0 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Monday, Sept. 30, Panorama volleyball (4-7) hosted Interstate 35 (4-16) for its pink out night, winning 3-0. The Panthers dominated the match against their WCAC opponent, winning the sets 25-12, 25-12 and 25-16. Panorama is in for a busy week. The girls travel to face Madrid (1-13) tonight, Oct. 1, then host a triangular on Thursday, Oct. 3, playing games against Nodaway Valley (0-21) and Grand View Christian (5-15). Then, on Saturday, Oct. 5, they travel to Madrid again to compete in a tournament with Madrid, Earlham, Webster City and Murray.
The Panorama Volleyball Pink-Out Night was Monday, Sept. 30. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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| | Panthers drop both games in Pleasantville triangular, 2-0
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama volleyball (3-7) traveled to Pleasantville High School on Saturday, Sept. 28 to participate in a triangular against Pleasantville (15-9) and Williamsburg (13-7). Panorama lost the first game against Pleasantville, 2-0, with 21-18 and 21-15 sets. In game two against Williamsburg, Panorama lost, 2-0, on 21-12 and 22-24 sets. | |
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| | Panorama cross country travels to Ogden for meet today
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls and boys cross country teams travel to Ogden today, Oct. 1 to compete in the Ogden cross country meet. The boys will participate in an 11-team field, while the girls compete in a 10-team field. | |
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 | | | No. 2 ACGC and Riverside combine for nearly 100 points; Chargers come out on top, 50-42 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Both endzones saw plenty of action during a barnburner of a game between No. 2 ACGC (5-0) and Riverside (3-2) on Friday, Sept. 27. The Chargers, now ranked second by the IHSAA in the A division, were down, 29-21 at halftime and tied 36-36 heading into the final quarter. ACGC scored twice in the fourth quarter, resulting in the massive 50-42 scoreline and win. By the time the final whistle sounded, there was 823 yards from scrimmage between the teams and 12 touchdowns.
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No. 4 Joe Crawford looks for the path of least resistance in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | Charger volleyball hosts Interstate 35 tonight | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC volleyball (10-3) welcomes Interstate 35 (4-15) at ACGC High School tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a WCAC matchup. The Chargers swept I-35 in their matchup last season, 3-0, and are coming off a sweep over East Sac County from a week ago, while the Roadrunners look to pick up a win to end a five-game losing spell.
No. 2 Rylee Robson prepares to make the serve in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno | |
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| | So much more than books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
So what can you buy for $20 these days? Let me make a suggestion. How about a square foot of the mural for which we are fundraising? The Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library are spearheading a project to revamp the painting and design of the Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library Donor Tree. We are seeking donations to cover the cost to turn this tree into a stunning focal point of our children’s area. While we plan to create a new mural, the original donor names will still be prominently featured.
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| | Guthrie County Extension Office activities
Special to the Times Vedette
National 4-H Week
National 4-H Week is Oct. 6-12. Monday is Memory Monday. Tuesday is T-Shirt Tuesday/ Wednesday is Welcoming Wednesday. Thursday is Thank You Thursday. Friday is Refer A Friend Friday.
Fun With Bots Camp
Fun With Bots Camp is Oct. 10 for kindergarten through third-graders. Lunch is provided. Cost is $10 for non 4-H’ers and $5 for 4-H’ers. Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St. in Guthrie Center. Call 641-747-2276 to register.
The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276. | |
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| | More than 90 calls this week including a Guthrie County Deputy removing animal carcasses from the roadway in rural Guthrie Center, Panora Police responding to a vehicle in the ditch, and a Guthrie County Deputy taking a report of suspicious activity in Bayard.
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5:13 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a request for lift assistance in Stuart
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5:19 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a car vs. deer accident in rural Guthrie Center
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8:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in rural Dexter
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11:08 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled motorist in rural Guthrie Center
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11:54 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Menlo
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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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 | | | Do you know what this is? | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The item pictured above is on display at the Guthrie County Historical Village. If you can identify it, send an email to rich@gctimesnews.com. The first correct answer earns a free family pass to the Historical Village in Panora. | |
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 | | | 50 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrian, Sept. 30, 1974
P.L. CANDIDATES. One of these six girls will be named homecoming queen during coronation ceremonies Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium. Previously, the king and queen have been named either Thursday or Friday nights of homecoming week. The change is to provide the royal couple an opportunity to reign three days of homecoming week. Tuesday's ceremonies will be preceded by a Chili Supper at the high school sponsored by the quarterback club. Candidates selected by the student body are seated from left, Sharon Veeder, Melanie Hotle and Nancy Bennink. Standing from left, are Kathy Turner, Debbie Hamling and Deby Wyss. King candidates are six seniors on the football team, Dave Arganbright, Greg Arganbright, Jerry Gallatin, Bruce Janssen, Dave McBride and Kerry Moylan. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Baby wildlife of Panorama | | | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | FOR RENT: Newly Renovated! 2/1 Apartment for Rent. Newly renovated 2-bed, 1-bath apartment at 502 W Market St, Panora, IA 50216. Enjoy 700 sq ft of modern living with LVP flooring, new cabinets, counter tops, fresh paint, and updated trim and doors. Under new management, this bright and stylish unit offers comfort and convenience in a welcoming community near local amenities. $800/month. Call 712-469-4033.
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WANTED: If you’re passionate about working with children, we want to hear from you! Little Smiles is a state licensed daycare in Adair. Benefits include no nights, weekends, or holidays, paid time off, discounted child care, and matching retirement plan available. Must be 18+ years of age and pass a background check. $500 hiring bonus available! Contact littlesmilesadair@gmail.com or 641-742-3031.
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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