| | Doing the dishes
Doing the dishes was a nightly task in my childhood home and one that my siblings and I argued over each evening. Who would clear the table? Who would wash the dishes? Rinse them? Dry them? Put them away?
I was the youngest of four, so I likely was cut some slack. Still, I was eager to be like “the big kids” and help out. And my siblings were eager to have me help — until I dropped a plate or two, and Mom would not-so-nicely blame it on them.
Mom would often say she didn’t need one of those newfangled dishwashers. She had four of them, and we were better than any Maytag. We were faster. The dishes were cleaner. And we used less water and electricity.
Mom was the inspector. If any food residue was still on the dishes, they went back through the cycle — and none of us wanted to be blamed for that. So we scrubbed, and we rinsed, and we dried, and we put away. And we repeated the process as necessary.
Doing dishes with Dad was easier. We would wash the dishes and then set them on the counter on a drying rack. “We will let Jesus dry those,” he would say each time with a laugh.
We learned not to search for utensils aggressively in the soapy water, as we could discover a sharp knife. We all learned that one the hard way.
Looking back, I am glad we did the dishes by hand. We learned to actually talk to each other, not only sorting out tasks but actually having discussions. We learned how to work together quickly, efficiently and in an orderly manner. We would listen to the radio sometimes, but we would usually just talk. There was a lot of joking around, laughing and storytelling. It was mostly silly stuff, as I recall, but it was important then.
Jolene and I had a similar process with our kids at home, filling the dishwasher after each meal. The dreaded task was clearing the dishwasher, especially when learning it was full of clean dishes when you were ready to load the dirty ones in. When all three of our kids were home, the dishwasher seemed to run daily. It was a different process for a different era, but it just wasn’t the same as leaning over the sink, shoulder to shoulder, trading out wet towels. I am reminded of this process during the holidays when we hand-wash the “fancy” dishes — and I actually look forward to it.
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 hear complaints about CO2 pipeline process
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the “Public Comments” portion of the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, several citizens voiced concerns regarding the supervisors’ actions related to the planned CO2 pipeline. Citizens spoke about feeling misled regarding the filing of the county’s letter objecting to the use of imminent domain. Brian Johnson explained that he hand- delivered the resolution, and it was verified as received on Monday, Sept. 9.
Citizens also complained about their perceptions that the public has not been promptly and thoroughly informed about the planned pipeline.
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 | | | GCSB gives $500 to Stitch & Chatter group | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Members of the local Stitch & Chatter group announced they are the thankful recipients of a $500 donation from Guthrie County State Bank’s May Day Friendship promotion. Stitch & Chatter member Ellen Campbell explained how the funds are being used.
“The funds allowed us to purchase supplies and notions to continue making quilts that will be donated to various charities,” Campbell said.
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| | Adair-Casey School Board discusses new absence law
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Sept. 16 during the regular meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board, Principal Ed Den Beste gave an update on changes due to legislative items.
“We’ve got two new laws… the first one is the attendance law,” Den Beste said. “We have a letter that we’re going to be sending out. It says that at eight days (of absence), a letter will be handed out… we will send out letters at 12 days and have a conference with the parents. Then at 20 days, we turn it over to the county attorney.”
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| | Cribbage results from Sept. 13 and Sept. 16
Special to the Times Vedette
On Sept. 13, a total of eight players participated. Robert Klever got a 16. Peg Byrd had an 18. Rhonda Titus and Larry Gardiner each got a 20, so they cut the cards to see who got all the quarters.
On Sept. 16, a total of 14 players participated. Dan Webb and Dave Kading each got a 17. Wayne Nickel got two 16s. Sue Mozingo and Robert Klever each got a 16.
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| | Gary Clifford Russell | | | | | | | | 1941-2024
Gary Clifford Russell (82) was born at the Boone County Hospital on Nov. 6, 1941, to Clifford and Majorie Russell.
Gary was the oldest of four children. He attended and graduated from Panora High School in 1959.
Gary joined the National Guard in 1963. After his service, he married the love of his life, Agnes Kelsey, on June 10, 1966.
Gary worked for Lawson Grocery Store in Boone.
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| | Johnk joins 400 DMU students who received their first white coat
Special to the Times Vedette
Morgan Johnk, from Panora, was one of 438 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students from five programs to receive their white coat during the university's annual White Coat Ceremony Friday, Sept. 13.
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 | | | Weekly 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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 | | | Panorama football falls to ACGC, 42-11 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama falls to 0-3 after a tough defeat against rival ACGC (3-0) on Friday, Sept. 13. Notable Panther performances came from Gavin Lindstrom, who went 7/9 in the air with 90 passing yards and one touchdown, caught by Connor Love. AJ Draper led the team on the ground with 16 carries and 64 rushing yards. Landon Kirtley led the defense with 5.5 total tackles. Reed Draper and Brayden Meinecke recovered one fumble each. It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Panthers. Draper broke a school record in the second quarter by hitting a 49-yard field goal. This broke the previous school record of 44 yards, set in 2013 by Jonas Posner. Panorama’s next game will be a trip to Corydon where they will face Wayne (2-1). Panorama won last year’s contest, 35-6.
No. 17 Landon Kirtley helps clear a path for No. 13 AJ Draper against ACGC on Friday, Sept. 13. Photo by Betty Cooper | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Dance team performs | | | | | | | | Photos by Betty Cooper and Mark Reno | Special to the Times Vedette
The Panorama Dance Team performed at halftime during the Panorama vs. ACGC football game on Friday, Sept. 13. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Panther boys and girls cross country to compete in home meet Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama will play host for the Panorama Cross Country Meet this Thursday, Sept. 19. The boys will compete against 19 other teams, and the girls will run against 18. | |
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| | Panorama travels to Greene County for triangular tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama volleyball (2-3) will play two games tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Panthers travel to Greene County High School where they will face Greene County (6-7) and South Central Calhoun (15-5). | |
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 | | | Hot start continues for Chargers against Panorama, 42-11 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Make that three on the bounce for ACGC (3-0). The Chargers defeated nearby rival Panorama (0-3) 42-11 on Friday, Sept. 17. Jathan South threw a season-high four completions for 53 yards and added 52 yards on the ground. Mike Fuller led the way in the rushing attack with 16 carries for 149 yards and two scores. Joe Crawford was just shy of the century mark with nine carries for 98 yards and three touchdowns. Jackson Pfrang also hit paydirt once on his three carries for 19 yards. Brexton Schneider led the way in tackles with 7.5, three of them for losses. Xander Harwood also had three tackles for losses. Fuller and Carter Richter had a sack each. Crawford had an interception. The Chargers will look to keep the good times rolling at home this Friday, Sept. 20 against South Central Calhoun (2-1).
No. 4 Joe Crawford works his way through traffic during his three touchdown performance against Panorama on Friday, Sept. 13. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Charger runners head to Panorama for meet this Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Thursday, Sept. 19, both the ACGC boys and girls cross country teams will make the short trip for the Panorama Cross Country meet. The girls will be running against 19 other teams, and the boys 20. | |
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| | Chargers win three, drop two in weekend tournament at Griswold
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC (9-3) competed in the Griswold High School volleyball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14. Here are the results:
- Win vs. Riverside (12-1): 2-1
- Win vs. AHSTW (2-9): 2-0
- Win vs. Griswold (7-7): 2-1
- Loss vs. Southwest Valley (7-2): 2-1
- Loss vs. Denison-Schleswig (6-5): 2-1
After the tournament, Shay Lemke, Becca Littler and Stella Largent were named to the Griswold All-Tournament Team. Largent is currently one of the best offensive weapons in the state, averaging 6.4 kills per set, third highest in Iowa and just .1 less than the state leader, Molly Shafer. | |
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| | So much more than books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
We had an exciting week at the MJB Library. Chase Betts, pictured here proudly showing off the T-shirt he earned, reached his goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Chase and his parents have been reading for some time to achieve his goal of completing the challenge. Chase has discovered some great books and has enjoyed weekly trips to the library with his family.
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| | Nearly 100 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a trespasser in Bayard; YJB Fire responding to a grass fire in rural Jamaica; and Stuart Police responding to a report of vehicles vandalized.
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12:55 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Methodist
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3:17 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Guthrie Center
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10:58 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
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1:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint at ACGC Junior High
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1:54 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of suspicious activity
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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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 | | | 50 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrian, Sept. 16, 1974
HAPPY LANDING. Guthrie Center defensive back Mark Artist, left, trips up Glidden-Ralston's Mark McCrea during second-quarter action at Glidden Friday night. Tiger linebacker Jerry Sebert, right, prepares to apply the clincher to McCrea. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Baby wildlife of Panorama | | | | | | | | By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, August 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!
FOR SALE: Pint canning jars, $5.00/dozen. Wide mouth quart canning jars, $6.50/dozen. Call 641-757-1232.
SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.
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