TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors work on EMS map

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

As part of the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on July 2, the supervisors continued work on developing a countywide map to show which areas would be covered by each of the three EMS services the county has chosen to work with (Stuart, Adair and Panora). A draft of a map showing color-coded areas to be covered by each of the three EMS services was discussed.

Maggie Armstrong made a motion to approve the preliminary map, so that negotiations could begin, to work on the goal of finding the best coverage plan for certain areas not yet assigned (Jackson and Bear Grove townships). The motion passed 4-1, with Mike Dickson voting against.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Before today’s mega-stores, there were general stores. In the 1800s and early 1900s, general stores could be counted on to stock nearly every product a person needed, although the vast array of sizes and varieties and flavors we expect nowadays were not available.

On the grounds of the Guthrie County Historical Village, a general store awaits visitors who want to see how different shopping was back in the day. One obvious difference is that shoppers didn’t walk down aisles. Instead, products were displayed behind counters, which meant the clerk would grab what the shopper asked for.

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By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

Painting the American flag in the lawn has become an annual tradition for Chip Hansen and Graydon Schmidt, proving a patriotic view for those driving by via boat on Lake Panorama. The flag can be seen on the lawn of Chip’s parents, Lyle and Paula Hansen, at 6312 Panorama Drive.

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Young artists gathered at Art on State on June 29 to create Fourth of July paintings using forks. A Painting with Pom Poms class will be held on July 10.

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.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Pastor Casey Brown of First Christian Church in Panora described his recent ordination.

“It was a nice service. It’s been a long time coming. This is my first church, but I’ve been a chaplain for a long time,” Brown said. “I’ve been here just over a year. We moved to Iowa three years ago.”

Pastor Brown explained what it means to become ordained.

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By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center Farmers Market was held June 29 from 9-11 a.m. on N. Fourth Street in downtown Guthrie Center, along with a pancake breakfast hosted by the ACGC FFA.

For information on being a vendor at future markets, contact Krissy Swensen with Main Street Guthrie Center at guthriefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

By Cheryl Castile | Times Vedette

A large kite was seen in the sky above the Panora Soccer Club Field north of Hometown Foods on Monday in the early evening. Greg Seaton, a truck driver from Sioux City, had just delivered his last drop at Hometown Foods. He had a 10-hour layoff from driving and decided to put his kite in the sky. He takes his kite along with him on his travels and, if the weather is right and he has the time, he lets it loose.

Water boil order lifted at Lake Panorama

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As of Saturday, June 29 at 8:20 a.m., the Lake Panorama Association (LPA) lifted the Boil Order that was implemented on Wednesday, June 26. The boil order meant water was not to be used for drinking or cooking without first being boiled. The required bacteria tests on LPA's water distribution system came back negative, which confirmed the water was safe for normal usage again immediately.

Sheriff’s Office reports June revenues of $29,220 for processing of out-of-county inmates

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The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $29,220 from the processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during June. A total of 62 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 32 from out of the county. This includes $720 in jail fees for a male serving time here for Palo Alto County.

• Greene County had four inmates for 75 days with charges of $4,500
• Polk County had 25 inmates for 365 days with $21,900
• Webster County had three inmates for 35 days with $2,100

Author to share diabetes info at Panora Library on July 17

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora Public Library invites the public to a free discussion by author Catherine Van Hove, who will discuss her book, “I’m Packin’…Insulin: A Journey of Living Fearlessly with Type 1 Diabetes” on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. Sub sandwiches will be served. No registration is required. All are welcome. Van Hove will share what she’s learned dealing with diabetes for 45 years, including:

• The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• The significance of carbohydrates in diet
• Can Type 2 diabetes turn into Type 1?
• How can a person be grateful for having diabetes?
• The 10 best reasons it’s cool to have diabetes

The Panora Public Library is located at 102 N. 1st St. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.

Cribbage results from June 28 and July 1

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On June 28, a total of 10 players participated. Kay Phippen got a 16, Bill Sheeder got a 17 and Sandy Rumelhart got an unusual 23 that has never been scored before that we know of.

On July 1, a total of 16 players participated. In the first hand, Larry Gardiner got a 24, then later a 20. Joanne Zieser got two 16s, Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Robert Klever got two 16s and a 20, and Rhonda Titus and Bill Sheeder each got a 20.

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News from DMACC

DMACC’S SPRING SEMESTER PRESIDENT’S LIST

DMACC’S SPRING SEMESTER DEAN’S LIST

DMACC’S SPRING SEMESTER GRADUATION LIST

DMACC’S CAREER ADVANTAGE SPRING SEMESTER PRESIDENT’S LIST

DMACC’S CAREER ADVANTAGE SPRING SEMESTER DEAN’S LIST

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (9-15) will welcome Atlantic (1-20) onto its home field today, Tuesday, July 2. Panorama won the last meeting between the two teams in 2021, 4-1. The Panthers are also on a two-game win streak, while Atlantic hasn’t marked the win column since its third game this season. Later this week on Wednesday, July 3, Panorama will host its senior night against Southwest Valley (9-14). This weekend, on Saturday, July 6, the Panthers will travel to Northview Park for a 1A substate matchup against Ankeny Christian (15-9).

PICTURED: #4 Parker Cary pitching in a game earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Wednesday, July 3, Panorama will take its talents away from home to face East Union (4-20). The game was postponed last Friday. East Union won the previous two matchups between the two teams, 14-4 last season and 7-5 in 2020. Panorama has been struggling for wins lately, losing its last 10, but the team has faced several top-end programs during that span. The Panthers will look to bounce back against an easier East Union contest. After that, the Panthers will play to keep their season alive in a Class 2A Region 4 matchup against South Central Calhoun (1-16) at home on Monday, July 8.

PICTURED: #23 Arilyan Steenblock makes a tag in a game earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC baseball (1-22) played an away doubleheader on Monday, July 1 against Des Moines Christian (28-2). Des Moines Christian won the first game, 19-0, and the second leg, 12-2. While the Chargers struggled for offense in the first game, they managed two runs in the second against the best team in the WCAC. RBIs came from Noah Kading and Andrew Mahaffey. ACGC’s next game is against East Union (15-6) tonight, Tuesday, July 2. A quick turnaround will have the Chargers face off against West Central Valley (6-17) away from home on Wednesday, July 3. ACGC’s substate opponent will be Lynnville-Sully (22-3), also away from home, on Saturday, July 6.

PICTURED: #5 Blaize Dorsey prepares to throw in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC softball (10-12) won one and lost one in an away doubleheader against Des Moines Christian (10-17) on Monday, July 1. Game one went in the Chargers’ favor, 13-6, after ACGC took an 8-2 lead in the first inning. Des Moines Christian won game two, 6-5. ACGC tied it up, 5-5, in the top of the seventh inning, but the Lions were able to walk it off. ACGC will continue its streak of road games this week. The Chargers will travel to West Central Valley (15-16) on Wednesday, July 3. Then ACGC will travel to No. 13 Treynor (14-9) on Friday, July 5. The following week, ACGC will play its Class 2A regional game, also against West Central Valley, on Monday, July 8, at home.

PICTURED: #10 Reagan Carney waits for her chance to run in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno

IHSAA launches new website feature showcasing schools’ accomplishments

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The IHSAA recently announced a new feature on its website. The IHSAA Member School List shows all of the participating schools in Iowa. Once you’ve searched for the school of your choosing, clicking on the link takes you to a page where you can view all of the schools’ previous state tournament appearances and state championships across boys and girls sports. You can view Panorama’s page HERE and the ACGC page HERE.

Three teens injured in crash June 28

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The following information was released to the Times Vedette by the Panora Police Department regarding a recent vehicular accident in Panora.

On June 28, at approximately 6:26 p.m., the Panora Police Department, Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, the Panora Fire Department and Panora EMS were dispatched to the 400 block of N.E. Third Street in Panora for a single-vehicle rollover accident.

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Traverse collides with gas pump at Sparky’s

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on June 23 at 11:12 a.m. at Sparky’s convenience store on Highway 44 in Guthrie Center. Kerry Ann Stonehocker, 49, of Linden was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT and backed into a gas pump, causing $50,000 in estimated damage to the gas pump and $4,000 to the Traverse. Stonehocker said she backed up and thought she saw someone in her peripheral vision and accelerated in reverse into the gas pump to avoid a potential collision.

Jeep loses control, rolls over on Andrews Terrace

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Guthrie County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Bennett reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on June 26 at 9:22 a.m. on Andrews Terrace. Mason Joseph Sawyer, 18, of Coon Rapids was driving a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Andrews Terrace near Lake Panorama and attempted to make a turn into a driveway, losing control and rolling against a tree before coming to rest. Damage to the Jeep is estimated at $4,500.

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Hey there! We made it through an awesome Summer Reading Month with 14 fun events in June, and we had an average of 36 attendees at each event. We had a total of 507 attendees at our summer reading events. Our amazing presenters included Anne Riodian (Iowa DNR Educator), Skie Shull (GC ISU Ext. Outreach), Bif Ridgway (Bike World), Ken (Absolute Science) and Misty (Blank Park Zoo Educator). Huge thanks to everyone who helped make our programs and events such a great success, Cafe on the Hill, and a special shoutout to Casey's General Store for donating delicious single one-topping pizzas for our Pizza Prize Party.

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Nearly 100 calls this week including Stuart Fire being paged for storm spotting; Panora Police, Guthrie County Deputies and Stuart Police assisting Dallas County with a situation in Linden; and Guthrie County Deputy, Panora Police and Panora Ambulance responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in rural Panora and one individual being arrested.

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• 6:02 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy, Panora Ambulance and Panora Fire Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident in rural Panora

• 7:35 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy, YJB Fire Departments and Panora Ambulance responded to a report of a fire in Yale

• 8:28 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled vehicle in rural Panora

• 9:26 a.m. Panora Police followed up on an investigation

• 10:15 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Des Moines

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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.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Can you identify these three items? They are from the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South Street in Panora. The first correct guess wins a family pass to the Historical Village. Email your guess to rich@gctimesnews.com.

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, June 14, 1984

CIRCUS OF THE STARS. These three area girls were in the Circus of the Stars dance recital in Perry June 1. They are Danielle McKinney of Yale, Jenny Haver and Emily Carlson of Panora. All three girls attend Jane’s Stardust Dance Studio, owned and operated by Jane Seifert.

By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette

Writer/Director George Miller extends his Mad Max world to include a prequel to the most recent film (“Fury Road”) with Charlize Theron. In this one, Anya Taylor-Joy (so good in “The Queen’s Gambit”) plays a young version of Theron’s character. Like all the Mad Max films, the action starts almost immediately and doesn’t let up until the film is over. Chris Hemsworth is all but unrecognizable as the leader of the bad guys who endlessly chase this young woman across great spans of desert. This series shows promise. Grade: B

The festivities include something for every age and energy level.

By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, June 2024

If you didn’t know that Yale loves the Fourth of July, then you just haven’t been paying attention. Even the large “Yale” sign just west of town has a fireworks theme, a large American flag, and the motto “Not the biggest, but the best.”

In Guthrie County and the surrounding area, the Yale Fourth of July celebration is a longstanding tradition of fun and patriotism. The festivities include something for every age and energy level, from a parade and car show to softball, pickleball and bathtub races. And, of course, an impressive fireworks display as a finale to the festivities.

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