| | YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 | |
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| | Remember when encyclopedias were the internet in print?
Encyclopedias have been around for about 2,000 years, but good luck trying to find a printed edition now. How could something that was so common for generations be essentially non-existent today? As newspaper and magazine publishers discovered, selling anything for a fee can be difficult when you give most of it away online for free.
For the younger readers of this newsletter, encyclopedias were like the internet in print — only more accurate. They were valued sources of information from the experts of the day. The printed and bound versions were found in libraries, schools and other educational institutions. They were also found in many homes.
The encyclopedia salesman was commonly seen walking door to door and selling the benefits of having a full set of these reference materials in your house. At its peak, industry leader Encyclopedia Britannica had about 2,300 employees in the United States and Canada. I remember seeing their well-trained sales staff in our neighborhood as a child.
I asked our office staff if they had encyclopedias in their childhood homes. Those who are 40 or older smiled and nodded. Those 40 or younger looked puzzled. One said she thought they might have had CD-ROMS.
My mother bought an off-brand used set of encyclopedias for our family in the late 1970s. They were miniature-sized but were still quite helpful with classroom assignments and to settle an occasional argument of facts. Unlike information from the Internet, this data was indisputable.
Prior to the Internet, research projects required the use of encyclopedias. I worked at the library during my freshman year in college, and I was amazed how many encyclopedias had articles cut out of them and how many students would become frustrated because they needed that information. The librarians I knew were even-keeled, but this would get them steaming.
Encyclopedia Britannica quit publishing print editions in 1996. After 244 years, the company decided to go digital. The salesmen were laid off, and the multi-volume sets ended. At the time, the remaining 32-volume editions were retailing for $1,395. Today, an online subscription is $74.95 annually or $8.99 per month.
You can pay those fees, or, like many people unfortunately do today, you can roll the fact-finding dice on the Internet for free.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@dmcityview.com
641-755-2115
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors learn from Greenfield disaster
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors was held on May 28. The main topic was the ongoing recovery efforts in Greenfield following the recent tornado that impacted the community. Public Health Director Jotham Arber provided an update on his department’s efforts in helping the Greenfield community.
“On Wednesday, we went down there and took our mental health counselor with us. We also helped with traffic control,” Arber said. “Our nursing staff has also gone down there to help as needed.”
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 | | | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst addresses crowd at Panora Memorial Day services | | | | | | | | By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
The annual Memorial Day Services were held on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at Veterans Auditorium in Panora.
Lynn Zajicek was the master of ceremonies, while Deb Rockwell and Deb Moylan served as hostesses. Members of the Iowa National Guard, Reserves and Active Forces ushered in guests. The Post Colors were provided by Color Guards, Scouts. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Scouts.
The United Methodist Church Choir sang the National Anthem and provided additional patriotic music.
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 | | | ‘Today in Iowa’ morning show feature on Panora and Lake Panorama moved to May 30 | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The WHOTV13 “Today in Iowa” morning show feature on Panora and Lake Panorama that was originally scheduled for Friday, May 24 starting at 5:30 a.m. has been moved to Thursday, May 30 due to coverage of the Greenfield tornado. Meanwhile, on May 23, Teodora Mitov of WHO-TV came town and interviewed the Panora Garden Club co-chairs, Paulette Chambers and JoAnn Johnson. | |
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| | Proceeds from GCH Color Run and Health Fair to support Greenfield
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation is hosting a Color Run on Saturday, June 1. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Guthrie County Hospital Fitness Center. Registration is also at the Fitness Center/Rehab Services from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Entry fee for the 5K Run/Walk (ages 19 and older) is $35. The 5K Relay Three-Person Team (ages 19 and older) is $90. The 5K (18 and younger) and 1K Run/Walk (12 and younger) is $20. Entry fee includes a T-shirt and additional promo items. Deadline to guarantee shirt is May 27.
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| | History Boy Theatre Company presents another Iowa premier
Special to the Times Vedette
History Boy Theatre Company, located at 115 S. Wilson Ave. in Jefferson, presents “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” opening Friday June 14 at 6 p.m. and four other performances to follow. History Boy will be the first Iowa theatre to be performing “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” and only the fourth in the nation. Tickets for the show are $30 and include a meal of artisan-style pizzas, side salad, and New York-style cheesecake. Tickets can be obtained online at https://our.show/historyboy/shackleton, by calling 515-370-5369, or by stopping in to RVP-1875 during business hours.
Dates are June 14, 15, 21, 22. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Curtain at 7 p.m. June 23 dinner served at 1 p.m. Curtain at 2 p.m.
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| | Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 7-9
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Free fishing weekend is a great time to share the fun of fishing with a kid, your family or a friend. Outdoor fun awaits at hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a neighborhood pond.
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| | Mitzie Rue’s Canine Corral to celebrate five-year anniversary with June 30 open house
Special to the Times Vedette
Mitzie Rue’s Canine Corral is celebrating its five-year anniversary with an open house on Sunday, June 30 from 1-3 p.m. at 2706 Roost Lane, which is located just west of Panora on Highway 44. Snacks and beverages will be served. Take home a treat bag for your pup, enter a drawing for a dog basket give-away and receive a $5 off coupon. Purchase a Mitzie Rue’s T-shirt by Mac-T Printing in the month of July and receive a bar of soap from Ada’s Acres. For more information, visit www.mitzierues.com. | |
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| | Cribbage results from May 24
Special to the Times Vedette
On May 24, a total of 10 players participated. Dan Webb produced a 16 right away, Kal Phippen wiggled in an 18, and Deb Kiefer had a 16, but Robert Klever came up with a 17 and a 20.
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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. For more information, email 58chevy@netins.net. | |
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 | | | Panorama alum Kolby Shackelford finishes as national runner-up at NAIA Golf Championships | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Friday, May 24, Panorama alum Kolby Shackelford was in a close contest for the NAIA Golf Championship. After shooting a 67 (-5), Shackelford forced a playoff with Juan Ricardo Davila Bone of Texas Wesleyan where he would lose, finishing as National Runner-Up.
Shackelford made his way up the leaderboard on the final day of the tournament. His six birdies on the afternoon saw him rise 12 spots in order to force the playoff. His 15 birdies across the tournament were the most of any golfer.
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| | Special to the Times Vedette
Drones at the Extension Office
Monday, June 17, 10-11 a.m. Grades K-3. Noon to 1 p.m., grades 4-6. Guthrie County Extension Office. Sign up for your reserved spot by calling 641-747-2276.
Springbrook Camp
June 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., grades K-3, $10; June 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., grades 4-12, $10; June 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., grades K-12, $10. Please bring your own sack lunches and drinks. This camp is designed for children who want to know more about nature, be interactive with others, and be filled with learning from conservationist and naturalists.
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 | | | Panthers pick up first win in extra inning against Manson-NW Webster, 12-11 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
It took an extra inning, but the Panorama softball team (1-3) picked up its first win of the season against Manson-NW Webster (2-1) on Friday, May 24.
The two teams traded leads several times Friday night. Panorama went into the fifth inning up, 7-1, only to come out of it down, 10-7. Trailing 11-7 going into the final half inning, the Panthers rallied to score four runs and tie the game before finishing the game off in the eighth.
Arilyan Steenblock and Jaidyn Sellers both hit homeruns. RBIs were contributed up and down the order. Andrea Knode, Elah Malloy, Steenblock and Hannah Dishman all had two RBIs. Lindy Nelson, Bridgette Ewing and Sellers each had one. Hanna Smith reached base in all three of her at-bats with two singles and a double, scoring runs twice.
PICTURED: The Panthers softball team celebrates a victory over Manson-NW Weber on Friday, May 24.
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 | | | So Much More than Books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
One of my favorite memories from my childhood was Saturday afternoons because that was library day with my mom. The library was a magical place full of more books that contained interesting characters and that transported me to times and places I could only dream of going.
When I was little, even though the library was full of books, I quite often left carrying the same book – “My Mother Is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World.” Mom read me that book so many times that I memorized it. I know this because Mom was so tired of reading the same book, she would try to skip pages. Luckily, I generally would point this out so she could go back and read the part she’d missed. Curling up with Mom and my brother every night for stories was like meeting up with friends who lived inside the covers of those books.
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| | More than 115 calls this week including Panora Police attempting to locate a wanted person, Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a door-to-door salesman in Guthrie Center, and Guthrie County Deputy and Stuart Police going to Greenfield to assist trying to locate and help tornado victims.
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12:25 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist on Highway 44
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1:38 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center
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5:17 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
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9:10 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy followed up on an investigation in Guthrie Center
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10:59 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident
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| | End of the year
By Maddy Carstens, junior, and Miranda Laabs, sophomore, staff writers
Students at Panorama are finishing up their last week at school. As we were supposed to get out of school originally on May 22nd, things changed on this date. With snow days, winter problems, and altogether bad weather, the school has had to miss a couple of days. So, the school needed to push back the end-of-the-year date. The new date that students are getting out of school is May 29th. As we wrap up the year, students will be completed their final tests on May 23-24.
Last week, students were trying their best to focus and get their studying done. Since the school had a break on Memorial Day, they returned to school on May 28th and May 29th, their final week of school. On the 29th, students will be getting out early at 1pm, with the High School Student Council hosting a luau.
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| | NHS collects donations for Greenfield
By Max Sills | Black and Gold Staff Writer
ACGC’s National Honors Society has collected donations for Greenfield to help the people in need after an EF-4 tornado flattened more than half the town.
The NHS collected water bottles, Gatorade, baby items, food, personal hygiene products and other supplies to give to Greenfield after this tragedy.
People can help by continuing to donate and spread information about this tragedy.
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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, May 11, 1994
GOT ALL OF THAT ONE. Jenni Wedemeyer drills this drive off the first tee in Guthrie’s home meet against Elkhorn-Kimballton. Wedemeyer was the meet medalist with a 43. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | An eye-‘pop’ping collection | | | | | | | | Rich Schumacher has about 435 classic pop bottles in his garage.
By Rich Wicks | Panora Times
Rich Schumacher of Panora has an impressive collection of pop bottles in his garage. He explained how this collection — and hobby — came about.
“Around 30 years ago, my cousin was moving from Carroll to Missouri, and he had two old Pepsi Cola bottles full of pop yet, and he was going to pitch them. So, I said I’d keep them, even though I didn’t know what I was going to do with them yet,” Schumacher said. “My wife, Deb, and I like to collect some antiques, and I realized how old those two bottles were, so I kept them and started collecting other bottles.”
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