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Lake Panorama road embargo to be implemented Feb. 12

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The annual road embargo at Lake Panorama will begin on Monday, Feb. 12. But what exactly is the embargo all about?

That question was posed to Lane Rumelhart, projects manager for the Lake Panorama Association (LPA). He provided the information that follows.

“The term ‘embargo’ is used by LPA as a five-ton weight limit on all LPA roads,” Rumelhart said. “LPA implements this each spring, when roadbeds thaw and become incapable of holding heavy loads. LPA has seal-coated roads. Many members mistake this for asphalt, but seal coat roads are not nearly as strong as asphalt. Moisture works its way up through a seal coat road much easier, similar to a gravel road.”

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As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

From the Iowa DNR

Coyote hunting moves to center stage for an estimated 10,000 hunters, after most of Iowa’s other hunting seasons have now closed.

Although its season never closes, coyotes, the state’s top predator, are hunted most often during the winter. The coyote population is distributed fairly well across the state with the highest numbers in western Iowa. Coyotes are habitat generalists and can be found near large brush piles, timber and grass fields, and in particular, fields with switchgrass.

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Photo by Brigitte Werner, Pixabay

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

From the Iowa DNR

Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20. Ice fishing shelter owners who camp in their shelter can remain on state-owned land past the Feb. 20 deadline if they pay for a campsite in a state park campground. Ice fishing shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.

Photo by Beckham G Miller

Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report catches

From the Iowa DNR

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting March 30 through June 30.

This year’s walleye challenge has been expanded to other states across the Midwest and into Canada as part of a larger fisheries research project funded by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

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Cribbage results — Ellis gets lucky

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.

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ACGC High School 2023/2024 2nd Quarter/Semester Honor Roll

**Denotes all As and a 4.0 GPA
* Denotes all As

Seniors
**Elizabeth Baughman
*Anaston Benson
**Hauper Bireline-Huss
*Lance Bunde

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Carrick named to Kirkwood Dean’s List

Hunt earns Fall 2023 president’s list honors at Bemidji State University

No. 2 Panthers tame Bulldogs, 90-16

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After having their undefeated season spoiled last week, No. 2 Panorama took their frustrations out on Ogden (5-16) to close out the regular season on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Tyme Boettcher had it stuck on automatic. The Panorama senior had 35 points, hitting 8 three pointers and going 12/27 from the field. She also had 13 rebounds to complete the double-double. Jaidyn Sellers had a big night of her own with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Morgan Crees also hit double figures in points, with 15. No. 2 Panorama will be back on the court next in the Class 2A - Region 2 regional playoffs. They’ll host the winner of Ogden vs. West Central Valley on Feb. 13.

PICTURED: No. 42 Jaidyn Sellers goes for the basket in a previous game against Martensdale-St. Marys. Photo by Mallory Quick

Panthers prevail in OT thriller against Ogden, 68-66

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After being down 10 at halftime and 9 heading into the fourth quarter, Panorama (13-8) rallied to force OT and eventually pull away from Ogden (9-12) in the close victory on Tuesday night, Feb. 6. It was another huge night offensively from Braylon Dawes, who helped propel the Panthers to the win. Dawes had 29 points on 13/17 shooting to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. AJ Draper and Trey Boettcher hit double figures in points, Draper with 15 and Boettcher with 12. Draper also had 11 rebounds to give him a double-double. Next up for the Panthers? They’ll be hosting Audubon (7-12) in the first round of the 1A-8 substate playoffs, Feb. 12.

PICTURED: No. 15 Weston Ploeger takes the shot in a previous game against Martensdale-St. Marys. Photo by Mallory Quick

Panorama heads to Ogden for IHSAA 1A District 7 meet Feb. 10

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Other schools that will be heading to Ogden on Saturday, Feb. 10 for the 1A District meet are Alta/Aurelia, East Sac County, Kuemper Catholic, Manson Northwest Webster, Ogden, South Central Calhoun, St. Edmund, West Central Valley and West Hancock.

District Tournament Bracket
• As per the Wrestling Coaches Advisory Committee recommendation, eight-person brackets will be used for all district meets, regardless of the number of wrestlers competing in a weight class. Wrestlers on championship brackets with less than eight wrestlers and consolation brackets with less than four wrestlers will receive byes until they reach a bracket with an opponent.

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ACGC defeats Madrid, 70-30

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

There is nothing like a 40-point victory for the Chargers (15-5) over Madrid (5-16) to finish off the regular season on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Three ACGC hoopers were responsible for the majority of the scoring. Camdyn Richter had 17 points, Shay Lemke had 16 and Emerson Van Meter also had 16. Richter added 8 rebounds to her night, while Lemke had 7 assists and 6 steals. ACGC will be back in action for the Class 2A - Region 2 regional playoffs, where they’ll host Woodward-Granger (13-7) on Feb. 13.

PICTURED: No. 3 Emerson Van Meter makes a quick pass to No. 12 Kelsey Carlson in the game against Madrid Jan. 6. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC falls to No. 2 Madrid, 82-76

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Chargers (12-7) did their best to battle back, but the WCAC leader and No. 2 Madrid (19-2) showed why they top the conference on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Jathan South and Madrid’s Toryn Severson traded baskets all night long, both scoring 32 points. Lance Bunde and Anthony Solorzano also made it into double figures for ACGC, Bunde with 17 and Solorzano with 11. ACGC returns to the court in the 1A Region 7 substate playoffs where they’ll host Martensdale-St. Marys (6-14) on Feb. 12.

PICTURED: No. 10 Lance Bunde takes a shot against Madrid of Feb. 6. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC travels to Oakland for IHSAA 1A District 9 meet Feb. 10

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Other schools that will be at Riverside High School in Oakland on Saturday, Feb. 10 for the IHSAA 1A District 9 meet are AHSTW, CAM, Central Decatur, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Griswold, Lenox, Mount Ayr, Riverside and Southwest Valley.

District Tournament Bracket
• As per the Wrestling Coaches Advisory Committee recommendation, eight-person brackets will be used for all district meets, regardless of the number of wrestlers competing in a weight class. Wrestlers on championship brackets with less than eight wrestlers and consolation brackets with less than four wrestlers will receive byes until they reach a bracket with an opponent.

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PICTURED: Michael Fuller placed second at the WCAC invite on Feb. 1. Photo by Betty Cooper

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.

See what’s being served for hot lunch in the area schools:

PANORAMA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PRESCHOOL

ADAIR-CASEY AND GUTHRIE CENTER JUNIOR HIGH

ACGC HIGH SCHOOL

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 30, 2014

GUY POWELL AWARD. At Thursday’s Midwest Partnership annual meeting at Lake Panorama, Dale Grotjohn of Panora, right, was named winner of the Guy Powell Award. It recognizes excellence in leadership and passion for economic development in Midwest Partnership’s 4-county region. Also pictured is Andy Randol, Panora Telco manager, who nominated Grotjohn. Active in a number of activities and organizations through the years, Grotjohn now serves on the TELCO and Lake Panorama RIZ boards.

By Michael Woody | Times Vedette

I loved the original movie and was looking forward to what I thought was an update. I was wrong. It is a film version of the award-winning Broadway play. So you know the story, but every once in a while they stop to break into song and dance. It is still a lot of fun, just not quite as much as I was hoping for. Grade: B

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times

During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased interest in home baking caused shortages of baker’s yeast in stores. Because sourdough bread is made from the natural occurring yeast and bacteria in flour, the attention of many turned to this bread that doesn’t use commercial yeast.

Sonya Pierce of Panora is a more recent convert to the joys of sourdough baking.

“I began my sourdough journey in October 2023 after watching countless hours of TikTok videos, following many Facebook and Instagram accounts, and doing a lot of my own research on how to make sourdough starter and use it to bake bread,” Pierce says. “I had no idea this ancient way of creating bread was so unique and has such great history behind it.”

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FOR SALE: Corn stock bales. $40 each and 2012 F250 4-door cab 4x4 pickup, 6.2 gas engine, 122,000 miles, $25,000. Call Joe Whetstone at 641-740-0037.

FOR SALE: Like new! Diawa Tatula SV baitcasting reel and Scheels Ibesu rod. Used 2 times. I’ve decided that I don’t get along well with baitcasting equipment. Over $300 new and these are just like new! Asking $175. Call Denny Rowedder at 641-431-1717.

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