| | It’s all in the hands
Both hands in the air, fingers pointing upwards and with a smile on his face, my friend Dion Higgins would share the following words of confidence with me when I would ask him a chiropractic-related question: “It’s all in the hands.”
On the rare occasions in my life when I have been on a golf course, they were typically with him. And when I would smack my club on the ground with my pathetic swing, he would give my wrists a quick adjustment so I could line up and try once again.
As a chiropractor, Dion truly loved his profession, and he was quite good at making people better. Unfortunately, he died tragically more than a decade ago when a 21-year-old drunk driver crossed the center line and both their lives were taken. Sadly, no amount of medical care could change that outcome.
I think of Dion often, but especially when the subject of hands comes up. As I look down at my own hands on my keyboard, I can’t help but notice how they have changed. More wrinkles. Numerous scars. Misaligned knuckles. Arthritic joints. Dion could do a lot of magic, but he couldn't turn back the aging process.
I remember in my younger years when I would look at older people’s hands and wonder when and why they suddenly aged. I now look at my daughters’ hands and see how smooth and pure they are compared to mine. What happened?
I spend more of my time now with pull quotes rather than push mowers, but many of my younger years were occupied with pounding nails, pouring concrete and pitching manure. And I still spend my weekends doing whatever physical labor I can get myself into trouble with. Competing and coaching wrestling for decades took its toll on my body, too, and my fingers and wrists have not been spared.
Meanwhile, I am convinced you can tell a lot about a person by his or her hands. Just ask a palm reader. Your heart line. Your sun line. Your fate line. Your life line. Your head line. It’s all in the palms of your hands.
Palm reading, also known as palmistry, is “the art of analyzing the physical features of the hands to interpret personality characteristics and predict future happenings,” according to allure.com. The article says our hands are considered “portals that shed invaluable insight,” and it provides a beginner’s guide to reading palms.
I don't know anything about palmistry, but I am going to give it a try, as I am convinced — now more than ever — that my friend Dion was right.
It’s all in the hands.
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
641-755-2115
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| | Monteith 'City Council Meeting' minutes from Nov. 12
Editor’s note: Monteith is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County. Residents in or around the area gather monthly to share updates on projects and celebrate milestones. Following are the “minutes” from the affectionally named “Monteith City Council Meeting.” We are pleased to publish these as submitted.
Special to the Times Vedette
The Monteith City Council Meeting was held Nov. 12 with 15 in attendance. The meeting was called to order by JD Kuster with the Pledge of Allegiance. Birthdays were announced. Only one birthday in November with Jeff Derry. Vanessa and Barry Branson brought Jeff a cake, and we all sang Happy Birthday.
There were no November anniversaries.
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 | | | 10 Squared Women held meeting Tuesday | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County met on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the St. Thomas More Center. Details from the meeting will be published at a later date.
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 | | | Iowa’s busiest deer seasons are almost here | | | | | | | | From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa’s most popular deer hunting seasons are just around the corner, when roughly 100,000 hunters take to the timber for the long-awaited gun seasons.
Iowa’s first gun season is Dec. 7-11. Second gun season is Dec. 14-22.
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| | Thanksgiving service on Nov. 24
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center Association of Churches invites the community to come join a “Celebrate Thanksgiving” service at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1305 North St. in Guthrie Center. The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. | |
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| | Laughery, Egger compete for scholarships during Fall Scholar Days at Central College
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Central College welcomed 156 students, including Addison Laughery of Guthrie Center and Alison Egger of Stuart, to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships. | |
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| | WSO Holiday Luncheon Dec. 6
By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette
The Panora Women’s Service Organization (WSO) annual holiday luncheon will be Friday, Dec. 6. This is the 51st year for this fundraising event. The luncheon will be held at Faith Bible Church, which is north of Panora on Highway 4.
Serving begins at noon. As guests arrive, they can purchase raffle tickets and sign up for door prizes. The décor this year will feature a gingerbread theme. The meal includes ham balls, dinner rolls and a large variety of salads made by WSO members.
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| | Heating assistance available
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently open for application. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay a portion of the primary heating costs for the winter heating season. By doing so, homeowners and renters can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire or eviction). The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. LIHEAP currently has an income guideline of 200% POV or lower.
Applications are being accepted now through April 2025. For more information, including income guidelines, visit New Opportunities website (newopp.org) or call 641-747-3845. | |
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| | Safety tips for paddling in cold weather
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold weather.
“Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize how cold the water really is,” said Todd Robertson, Iowa DNR River Programs Water Trails coordinator. “The water is still dangerously cold, and cold-water shock and hypothermia can set in quickly.”
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| | Cribbage results from Nov. 20
Special to the Times Vedette
On Nov. 20, a total of 12 players participated. Sanndy Rumelhart had two 21s and a 16. Rhonda Titus got a 16. Gary Evans got a 16 17 and 16. Allen Pierce had a 20. Wayne Nickel got a 16. Jane Barcus got a 16 and a 20. Dennis Betts got a 16 and a 17. Dick Ellis got two 16s and Jim Carico had a 24.
The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent 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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. | |
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| | J Randy Siedelmann | | | | | | | | 1953-2024
J Randy Siedelmann was born on April 24, 1953, to Eldonn and Shirley (Hocamp) Siedelmann in Guthrie Center. He was raised in Casey and graduated from Adair-Casey High School with the class of 1973.
J worked several jobs throughout his life, his last being at Schafer Systems in Adair. It was while working at Schafer Systems he met Olivia Nino. The couple married on July 26, 1998, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. J took in Olivia's children as his own.
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 | | | Panorama girls wrestling competes in Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff tournament | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Saturday, Nov. 23, Panorama girls wrestling will travel to Nevada for the Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff tournament. Thirty-eight teams will compete in total. JV is slated to start at 9 a.m. and varsity at 10 a.m. | |
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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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 | | | 30 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Nov. 16, 1994
AWARD WINNERS. Four Tigerettes copped five top awards at the Guthrie Center volleyball banquet Monday. From left, Jenni Wedemeyer, Most Improved; Katy Snyder, Tiger Pride Award; Ann Hemmen, Best Defensive Player; and Sunny Gonzales, Most Valuable Player and Best Offensive Player. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Holiday Tour of Homes Dec. 8 | | | | | | | | By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, November 2024
The annual holiday tour of homes sponsored by Women for Panora’s Future (WFPF) will be Sunday, Dec. 8. Four homes and two businesses are participating this year. Ticket-holders will choose their own route to each of the six locations between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Homes on the tour are owned by Bruce and Marcia Roenfeld, Paul and Sue Nagel, Jerry and Laura Poore, and Taylor and Sarah Burkhardt. Tickets must be presented at the door of each home the day of the event.
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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.
INDOOR BOAT AND RV STORAGE. Secured facility. Concrete floors. Staff on site. Arrange a day and time now to drop off and to pick up in the spring. Advance payment required. Limited space available. 104 Industrial Road in Guthrie Center. Visit https://storage.biggreenumbrellamedia.com for rates and details or call or text 515-473-8312. | |
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