| | YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 | |
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| | Interruptions
We all have seem to have plenty of interruptions in our days. Phone calls. Social media alerts. Text messages. Emails. People who just can’t stop talking. This newsletter may even be an interruption to your lunch hour.
Some interruptions can be good and even welcomed, but most simply do one thing: interrupt.
It is difficult now to imagine when we were not accessible at all times. For the younger readers of this newsletter, you never experienced those simpler days when you could truly unplug. For the rest of us, it really wasn’t that long ago.
Do you remember when you could start a project and actually finish it without any rings, beeps, dings or alerts? Sounds soothing, huh?
I was driving my truck the other day and this all came to mind, remembering when being in my vehicle was a time of solace to get away from the hustle and bustle of the home or the office. It was a time when others didn't know where I was or what I was doing, and that was OK. All those seemingly urgent things could wait.
Somewhere along the line, something changed. We now suddenly feel the need to be accessible 24/7 and to share with others those seemingly important things like what we had for breakfast, a couple hundred selfies, and where we “checked in” at. And, of course, we have to learn what others had for breakfast, look at their couple hundred selfies, and see where they “checked in” at.
It’s an addiction, one that some would argue was perpetrated by Big Tech for corporate gain. And, like any addiction, it can be difficult to kick. Meanwhile, until Congress reins in the data-stealers, we need to try even harder to find time without interruptions, the solace that is required to keep our sanity.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and, as always, thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@dmcityview.com
641-755-2115
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors approve 3.5% salary increase
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on March 19. Supervisor Mike Dickson was absent. Discussion was held about the proposed salary increases for the county’s elected officials.
Supervisor Brian Johnson said he suggests no salary increase for the supervisors at this time. Supervisor Steve Smith said he understands Johnson’s opinion, but Smith was concerned about creating a situation in future years, in which the supervisors may need to receive a larger increase than other Guthrie County elected officials in order stay comparable. Smith said it’s best to avoid that type of “catch up” situation.
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 | | | 10 Squared Women present $14,800 donation to Guthrie County Fair Foundation | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County held their first quarter meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Guthrie Center. Forty-six women attend in person and seven members attended via Zoom. The group added six new members this quarter.
Diane Flanery presented for Guthrie County Hospital Foundation; Mary Jane (M.J.) Carothers presented for Guthrie County Fairgrounds; and Devan Seeck presented for St. Thomas More Center. After hearing all three presentations, the group announced a lump sum of $14,800 to be presented to Guthrie County Fair Foundation. This total consists of member donations and several employer matches.
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 | | | Panora Specialty Care receives accessible van | | | | | | | | Care Initiatives invests in increased access to care and quality of life.
Special to the Times Vedette
As part of Care Initiatives’ commitment to improving the health and quality of life for Iowans, the state’s largest nonprofit operator of skilled nursing facilities has invested more than $200,000 to support the transportation needs of residents.
Panora Specialty Care, which is owned by the non-profit Care Initiatives, received a new wheelchair-accessible van that will provide greater access to care, improve community engagement, and provide peace of mind for resident families. Panora Specialty Care is one of three Care Initiatives locations that received a van.
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 | | | Painting rocks and poppies at Art on State | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Water color paint class of poppies was held Sunday afternoon. Class attendees were Bev Steensen, Kathy Hinderacker, Bernice Rowlette, Cathy Ballard, Mary Johnson and Chris Eighmy, Mary Johnson was a dentist from Guthrie Center years ago and was the teacher. A Mosaic stepping stone will be the next class on April 7. 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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 | | | $3,300 added to FFA scholarship funds | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Panora FFA Alumni Booster Club was able to add $3,300 to the scholarship funds from businesses that donated items for the auction at the 18th Annual Panorama FFA Chapter Awards Reception held Sunday at Panorama High School. | |
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| | Lakeside Village to hold ‘Open House Meet and Greet’
Special to the Times Vedette
The Lakeside Village will hold an “Open House Meet and Greet” on Sunday, March 24 from 2-4 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet the Lakeside Village team and enjoy live music, appetizers, refreshments and tours. The Lakeside Village is located at 2067 IA-4, just north of Panora. For more information, visit www.TheLakesideVillage.com or call 641-755-3443. | |
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| | Iowa Arboretum and Gardens announces lineup for Tunes in the Trees
Special to the Times Vedette
Some returning favorites and great new acts comprise the third season of the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens’ Tunes in the Trees concert series. Performances are scheduled for the second Tuesday evening each month this summer — June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10 — from 6-8 p.m. at the Arboretum’s Beckwith Grand Pavilion in Madrid .https://iowaarboretum.org/events/
Food and ice cream trucks and cash bar service begins at 5 p.m. for each concert. Tickets for the concerts are $5 for Arboretum members, $10 for non-members and children 12 and younger are free.
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| | Cribbage results from March 15 and 18
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center cribbage players meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the assisted 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.
On March 15, nine players participated with Allen Pierce getting a 21, 20 and a 16, Bill Sheeder a 21, and Robert Klever a 16.
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| | Theodore Erickson | | | | | | | | 1937-2024
Theodore Eric Erickson, 86, son of Eric and Dorothy (Morlan) Erickson, was born April 21, 1937, in Des Moines. He passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Lakeside Village, Panora.
Ted graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School in 1955, where he played baseball, basketball and football. He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine, and three children were born to this union. They later divorced. Ted worked as a barber for more than 30 years on the south side of Des Moines.
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| | Panorama boys compete at Central College indoor meet; Poldberg earns bronze
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Friday, March 15, the Panorama boys track and field team traveled to Pella for the 2024 Central College indoor meet to compete against 28 other schools and hundreds of athletes.
“We were really excited for the chance to get a large majority of our team out on the track and competing,” said Head Coach Bruce Dahlhauser. “Our kids did not disappoint and had a great day overall. It was great for our guys that had never ran indoors before to experience live competition this early on in the season.”
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| | Panther girls hit the track in Pella at Central College indoor meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls traveled to Pella for the 2024 Central College indoor meet on Saturday, March 16. They competed against 29 other schools.
Panorama placements:
4x200-meter relay
Panorama placed 21st in 2:08.18
800-meter run
Laicey Lutz finished 19th in 2:49.17
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| | Panorama Girls State Basketball Commemorative Edition | | | | | | | | Check out the Panther Girls season stats, photos and more in this 24-page digital commemorative publication brought to you by Big Green Umbrella Media. | | | | | | | | Read now | |
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| | More than 75 calls this week included an abandoned bicycle in rural Guthrie Center, an animal complaint in rural Bagley, a stolen vehicle being located in rural Panora, and the removal of a deer from State Street in Guthrie Center.
3-11-24
- 7:39 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard
- 12:03 p.m. Stuart Police provided an escort for a funeral procession from Stuart to Dexter
- 12:07 p.m. Guthrie County Sheriff and Deputy responded to an alarm in Guthrie Center
- 2:02 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested one individual
- 2:25 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported one individual to the Guthrie County Jail
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 | | | FCA March madness and large group huddle | | | | | | | | By Maddy Carstens, junior, staff writer
On March 10, FCA hosted its own March Madness huddle in the Panorama High School gym. Kids from ages sixth grade through 12th grade could participate in this. There were a few competitions that took place, along with the event itself being an open gym for kids. A guest speaker, Hudson Fields, came to visit with the kids. Hudson is a coach for Drake University’s football team. With the basketball and speaker, a fun time with memories made took place in the high school gym that day.
On March 12, Panorama’s FCA group also hosted an FCA large group huddle. Three huddles have already happened this past 2023-2024 school year. The March huddle makes it the fourth huddle this year. Tell everyone you know to spread the word about the huddle and enlarge the crowd that shows up.
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 | | | Photos from Story Hour with Miss Iowa | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
After stories, Miss Iowa answered questions and showed photos from her experience competing in the Miss America Pageant. Miss Iowa Alysa Goethe, an elementary music teacher, is traveling the state and visiting libraries and schools. She also just returned from Washington, D.C., testifying for Congress earlier this week regarding her platform, which is type 1 diabetes.
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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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 | | | 20 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 10, 2004
STUCK LIKE GLUE. Kindergartner Mariana Leon appears more fascinated with her mentor, fourth-grader Karley Morton, than with an internet exercise. Guthrie Center fourth-graders were using a new wireless computer lab to pull up learning sites on the internet for kindergarten students. At right are kindergartner Judden Flanery and fourth-grader Devin Hiatt. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | 'The Zone of Interest' | | | | | | | | By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette
“The Teachers’ Lounge” was intense and powerful, but this look at the people living in an opulent home next to the notorious Auschwitz prison camp ranks close. It’s an oddly made film, giving us scene after scene of their everyday life with little formal storytelling. It is a story that is difficult to believe. The screams and gunshots were completely ignored as if they didn’t happen. Tough to sit through, but a fascinating tale. Grade: A- | |
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 | | | New firm focuses on workplace benefits, financial literacy | | | | | | | | Mitch Johnk co-founded Panorama Benefits Company with Ellen Betzer.
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times
Mitch Johnk has spent 38 years working in the financial services industry with more than 20 of those in Panora. He and his wife, Kim, moved their family to Lake Panorama when he joined Frank Teale in his financial services company in Panora.
Johnk partnered with Teale until Teale’s retirement in 2004. That same year, Johnk established Total Financial Solutions with partner Jeff Dvorak. This past October, Johnk sold a portion of his practice to Dvorak.
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