YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After an incredible regular season and a thrilling playoff run, the No. 2 Panorama Panthers (25-2) lost in the IGHSAU 2A state championship game against the Dike-New Hartford Wolverines on March 2 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Panorama’s two loses on the season were by a combined 3 points.

Dike-New Hartford star and one of the best players in the state overall, Payton Petersen, was the main factor in Panorama’s loss. Petersen finished her final game with 27 points and 14 rebounds.

On the Panther’s side, the team’s key players spread the wealth on offense and defense. Jaidyn Sellers led Panorama in scoring with 20 points and nearly had an unconventional triple-double, adding 9 rebounds and 9 steals. Tyme Boettcher added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 steals. Mia Waddle nearly hit double figures in points with 8, while adding 3 assists.

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Photo by Betty Cooper

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Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament championships on March 1-2 in Des Moines. One student from each class was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the IBA to the college of her choice. Scholarship recipients included:

• Class 1A: Isabella Roorda, Montezuma High School, Montezuma
• Class 2A: Tyme Boettcher, Panorama Community High School, Panora

Guthrie County Supervisors review budgets, discuss overtime costs

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on March 5. The supervisors met with Health Director Jotham Arber to discuss details of the budgetary numbers he has proposed. The supervisors also met with Sheriff Marty Arganbright and Jesse Swensen to get discuss the Sheriff’s department budget.

When asked about overtime, Sheriff Arganbright pointed out that in the upcoming fiscal year, he expects overtime to be somewhat lower because the River Ruckus will not be in the county this year due to the venue being changed. He told of his ongoing efforts to control overtime.

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Farmers State Bank held “an open house for everyone,” serving Dad’s Belgian Waffles at the Yale Community Club on March 2.

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The Panora St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council No. 11242 held a fish dinner on March 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the basement of St. Cecilia Catholic Church at 220 N. 1st St. in Panora. Attendees enjoyed hand-breaded fish, baked potato or tater tots, coleslaw, lemonade, tea, water and dessert.

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Chris Arganbright of the Bryton Insurance Agency, Panora, is shown delivering a $10,659 check to City of Panora Administrator Lisa Grossman. This is an Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) safety group dividend paid back by participating in the EMC Insurance Companies insurance program for Cities. Total dividends returned to participating municipal utilities for 2023 were $2.8 million. The IAMU insurance program is in its 40th year. It is unique in that it returns money to its members for their diligent efforts in safety and reducing losses.

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The Guthrie County Summer Swim Team had swimmers compete as part of the Perry Area Winter Swim Team during the winter season. Many will be participating in the Greater Iowa Swim League Championship Meet on March 9 at the Prairie Meadows Pool at the YMCA in downtown Des Moines.

Coach Dana Stein stated that he is extremely proud of his swimmers as they have been working hard since the beginning of November, with many swimmers also participating in other activities as well.

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Sheriff’s Office reports February income of $31,500 for processing of out-of-county inmates

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The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $31,500 from processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during of February. A total of 67 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 36 from out of the county. Greene County had five inmates for 74 days with charges of $4,440, Polk County had 28 inmates for 399 days with $23,940, and Webster County had three inmates for 52 days with $3,120.

Cut Loose Salon celebrating 10-year anniversary

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Cut Loose Salon will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary with an open house on Thursday, April 11 from 1-6 p.m. at 322 State St. in Guthrie Center. Drinks and treats will be served.

Updated Holy Week services announced for Guthrie Center churches

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The Guthrie Center Association of Churches announces the worship schedule for Holy Week Services, which will be at 7 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

• Monday, March 25, First Presbyterian Church
• Tuesday, March 26, St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Wednesday, March 27, Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Thursday, March 28, United Methodist Church
• Friday, March 29, Immanuel Lutheran Church

A light breakfast will follow each worship time.

Cribbage results from March 1 and March 4

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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 4, a total of 12 players participated. Rhonda Titus drug in two 16’s, Robert Klever followed with a 16 and an 18, Wayne Nickel got a 16 and a 17, Joanne Zieser had a 16, Dave Richter held up his hand with two 16’s, and Sue Mozingo finished up with a 17.

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2-26-24

• 3:05 a.m. Panora Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity
• 4:37 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard
• 7:22 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint
• 9:02 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
• 9:50 a.m. Panora Police responded to a two-vehicle accident
• 11:10 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard
• 12:56 p.m. Panora Fire, Stuart Fire and Ambulance assisted Dallas County with a fire in Redfield

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By Holliday Mertens, freshman, staff writer

Congratulations to the 2024 Panorama Individual Speech team for making it to State. Everyone who competed in District Speech made it to State. That is a huge accomplishment. The students going to State are Riley Gibson (Poetry and Acting), Anna Thompson (After Dinner and Storytelling), Taylin Woolheater (Solo Musical Theatre and Poetry), Emme Hardisty (Solo Musical Theatre), and Avery Bahrenfuss (Storytelling). Congratulations to all of these students.
Every single one of these students got a score of 1, which qualifies them for State. The State Speech competition will be held at ADM High School in Adel on Saturday, March 9. Make sure to go and cheer on our students. Once again, congratulations to everyone who made it to State. Go, Panthers!

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So Much More Than Books

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Lent, the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter, is a time of self-sacrifice, reflection and prayer in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Many people choose to sacrifice or give up things for Lent. Sometimes the sacrifice is a favorite food like chocolate, meat or desserts; or bad habits that may involve gossiping, drinking alcohol or soda; or fun activities that may include social media, shopping or watching TV.

When I was in junior high school, I had a friend who gave up peas for Lent. I asked if it was his favorite food, to which he replied, “Nah, I hate them. I just needed to find something that I could successfully give up for 40 days.” Sometimes, I guess we just need a win.

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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.

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 Center Times, Feb. 23, 1994

ON THE AUCTION BLOCK. Lloyd Laughery of Guthrie Center is doing what he does best, holding an auction. Laughery has worked at the Guthrie sale barn since 1939 and has been partial owner since 1952.

By David Rowley | Times Vedette

“Dune: Part Two” picks up so closely on the heels of the first film that the Fremen are still transporting the body of Jamis (Babs Olusanmokun) home again after he was bested in the fight with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet). After the massacre of House Atreides, Paul chose to go with the Fremen, much to the consternation of his mother, Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson). Thinking both Paul and Jessica were taken by the desert, and all hopped up on violence after destroying the Atreides interlopers, House Harkonnen amplifies its attack on the Fremen, leading to a few remarkably staged battles between the warriors and soldiers. More than a simple savior or chosen one story, “Dune: Part Two” is a robust piece of filmmaking, a reminder that this kind of broad-scale blockbuster can be done with artistry and flair.

By Jolene Goodman | Guthrie Center Times

There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili to warm you up during these cold winter months. I know I enjoy it, and my family does, too. If you are ready to introduce your taste buds to a new and zesty option, check out this recipe that is packed with comforting ingredients and smoky spices. How can you go wrong with potato salad, sausage and bacon?

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