| | Turning, dialing, cranking and rolling
This column is dedicated to all of you who have a burning desire to learn the meanings behind some of today’s popular phrases. Most of these deal with changing technology and have roots to features of original devices, like turning the channel. Yes, we used to turn a knob that would take us to different channels on our TVs. In the early days of television, there were only a handful of channels to choose from — and no remote controls. Even so, those plastic knobs wore out from channel-turning, and many families — including mine — resorted to using pliers.
Dialing a phone number. In today’s touch-screen world, the idea of turning a rotary dial seems foreign. When phone numbers were assigned by the telephone companies, this became a necessity. Some of you, like me, can still recall the sound of the rotary dial returning to its original position.
Hanging up the phone. We sometimes forget that phones were once in two pieces and connected by a very curly and surly cord. When a phone call was completed, the user would physically “hang up” the receiver on the wall unit.
Rewinding a movie. Most anyone who rented a VHS tape knows the phrase “be kind, rewind,” and anyone who popped in a movie only to find it at the end knows the frustration of dealing with someone who didn’t. This may seem silly in today’s streaming world, but we still find ourselves asking to “rewind” a scene.
Cranking up an engine. In the days before my time, electric starters didn’t exist on cars, so someone had to turn a crank to get the crankshaft to turn so combustion could begin. And, today, we get annoyed when we have to physically open a garage door?
Rolling down the window. Power windows used to be a feature only found in the fancy cars. Today, it can be a challenge to find any vehicle with manual cranks. Meanwhile, we still ask passengers to “roll down the window,” and often for good reason.
Turning it up or down “a notch.” Not too many years ago, electronic devices had volume knobs with notches that would actually “click” when turning up or down. In a nod to those Freedom Rock hippies many of us can’t forget, “Well, turn it up, man.”
Hitting the hay. In the late 1800s, beds were made of hay, and a person had to physically “hit the hay” to get the bugs out before going to sleep. And you thought your mattress was lumpy?
What ones did I miss? Send me a note and “tune in” for the replies in Friday’s mailbag.
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 approve animal control ordinance
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the June 17 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, a first reading was held regarding the draft version of the Animal Control and Protection Ordinance. A few minor wording changes were suggested, and approved, to clarify intent. There were no public comments.
The supervisors unanimously voted to waive the second and third readings. The county will publish the entire ordinance, and it will then go into effect.
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 | | | Guthrie Center garage sales fill the town | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales found sunny weather on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. The official map showed 29 garage sales that had registered with the city, but even more were open and doing business. As usual, the citywide cleanup day follows the garage sales. Cleanup day will be Wednesday, June 18 for those who have registered with City Hall. Members of the ACGC baseball team will be helping with the citywide cleanup. Any metal items they collect will be turned in for scrap to help raise funds. This year’s funds will support the youth baseball and softball programs.
PICTURED: Skylar Hayes’ yard sale included a bicycle and a motorcycle. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Practice makes perfect | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Lake Panorama Ski Team was practicing on June 12.
PICTURED: David and Ainsley Stark (father/daughter). Danica Isom and Matt Lukacs. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Orange sky | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Thunderstorms and heavy winds moved into the area Tuesday evening, unfortunately creating some damage but also providing incredible colors. An orange sky is a fascinating phenomenon that can be explained by the role of atmospheric particles, the scattering of light and even the influence of pollution.
PICTURED: After the storm cleared last night, the sky turned bright orange, as shown in this photo form Burchfield Cove at Lake Panorama by Carolyn Koberg. | |
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 | | | Over the dam | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Overnight rainfall caused water to gush over the Lenon Mill Dam Tuesday morning, as seen in this photo by Pat Moylan. | |
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 | | | Fundraiser for Guthrie County Veterans Group held Saturday | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
A golf outing fundraiser was held on Saturday, June 14 at the Lake Panorama Par 3 Golf Course for the Guthrie County Veterans Group. Funds were also contributed via hole sponsorships and a live auction. The Guthrie County Veterans Group consists of:
- VFW Post 5510 Panora
- American Legion Post 372
- Panora Sons of American Legion Squadron 372 Panora
- American Legion Post 124 Guthrie Center
- Sons of American Legion Squadron 124 Guthrie Center
- American Legion Post 511 Menlo
- American Legion Post 146 Stuart
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 | | | Panora Lions Club installs flags | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Panora Lions Club installed 19 flags at homes between 6302 and 6432 Panorama Drive on June 6. The installation crew included Marissa Stone, Dr. Terry Sprague, Pat Subbert, Dave Wright, Dave Bassett, Mike Carey and Mark Armbrecht. | |
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 | | | Farmers market has nice weather, good crowd | | | | | | | | By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center Farmers Market was held Saturday from 9-11 a.m. in downtown Guthrie Center. The next market is scheduled for June 28.
PICTURED: Teresa Kent has her hands full with purchases from the Guthrie Center Farmers Market on Saturday morning. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Somewhere over the rainbow | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Heather Hellman captured this artistic image of a rainbow between storms from her home near Jamaica on Monday evening. Note the faint image of the second rainbow on the outside edge. | |
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| | Chuckwagon Days are this weekend
Special to the Times Vedette
Ashley Smith, president of the Adair Chamber of Commerce, shared details on the upcoming Chuckwagon Days celebration in Adair, set for Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22.
The celebration offers something for everyone, including food and drink, parades, contests, games, live music, 5K and one-mile races, vendors, a tractor show, kids’ activities and bingo. Details on the schedule can be found on the Facebook page of the Adair Chamber of Commerce at www.facebook.com/adairiachamber.
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| | Herring receives $3,000 scholarship
Special to the Times Vedette
Baylyn Herring of Panorama High School is one of 20 graduating Iowa high school seniors who are receiving $3,000 scholarships for their work advancing the understanding and rights of Iowa’s LGBTQ+ community. The scholarships were presented by the First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC) of Des Moines. To date, FFBC has awarded 223 Iowa students more than $555,000 in scholarships. | |
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| | Nominate now for Panora Citizen of the Year
Special to the Times Vedette
The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place.
Criteria for Citizen of the Year:
- Any service performed for the betterment of Panora that the nominator deems worthy.
- No restrictions on the number of years a person can be nominated.
- Winners cannot be considered again for 10 years.
- Nominees must be a citizen of Panora or Lake Panorama.
- Nominees must be nominated in writing, signed by the nominator.
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| | Fair queen candidates sought
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The 2025 Guthrie County Fair is just two months away, and that means the search for fair queen candidates is underway.
The following information is available on the fair’s website www.guthriecountyfair.com.
Applicants are encouraged to be involved in a community organization, such as 4-H, FFA, girl scouts, church group, etc. Applicants are not limited to 4-H and FFA membership.
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| | Cribbage results from June 13 and June 16
Special to the Times Vedette
A total of 12 players participated on June 13. Jane Barcus got a 16 and a 17, Sandy Rumelhart got a 17, Robert Klever got a 16, and Rhonda Titus got a 16, 16 and 21.
A total of 12 players participated on June 16. Dennis Betts got a 16, Chet Vaughan got two 16s, and Robert Klever got a 16 and a 20.
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| | Barbara Jean Artist | | | | | | | | 1932-2025
Barbara Jean Artist, affectionately known as Barb to her friends and loved ones, was a beacon of unwavering love and selflessness. Born on Sept. 28, 1932, at the home of her great-grandfather, Andrew Dove, in North Branch Township, Guthrie Center, to Kenneth and Lucille Charter, she embarked on a journey of compassion and dedication that would come to define her 92 years of life.
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| | David Duane Tellinghuisen | | | | | | | | 1961-2025
David Duane Tellinghuisen passed away on June 13, 2025, in Sioux City. He was born to Hiram and Edna (Viken) Tellinghuisen on Oct. 2, 1961, in Breckenridge, Minnesota.
During his childhood, David and his family moved several times, living in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa. David graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1979.
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| | Subaru collides with ditch on Frontier Road
Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Taylor Wheatley reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on June 14 at 8:52 a.m. on Frontier Road. Richard Alan Holbrook II, 34, of Yale, was driving a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT southbound in the 3200 block of Frontier Road in rural Guthrie County and lost control of the vehicle and collided with the ditch. He was transported by Adair EMS to the Guthrie County Hospital and treated for injuries. Holbrook told the deputy he was on his cell phone texting and also admitted to drinking the night before. Deputy Wheately executed a search warrant for the withdrawal of the driver’s blood for chemical testing. Holbrook received citations for failure to maintain control and use electronic communication device - AG. Estimated damage to the Subaru is $5,000. | |
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| | Impala hits deer on White Pole Road
Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Taylor Wheatley reported car vs. deer collision occurring on June 11 at 9:28 p.m. on White Pole Road. Shyann Rae Young, 18, of Adair, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Impala LPT and struck a deer, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage to the vehicle. The driver was not injured. | |
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| | Grubbs named to Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List
Special to the Times Vedette
Tatum Grubbs of Casey was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List. The college recognized 501 students for Winter/May Term. The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the terms. Four of the five course credits have to be graded with a traditional letter grade. Wartburg students take four courses during Winter Term, which runs from January through April, and one course during the one-month May Term. | |
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 | | | Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report | | | | | | | | From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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.
“Strong storms swept through parts of northern Iowa last week, bringing hail that damaged some corn and soybean fields. Despite that unwelcomed severe weather, most of the state experienced a good mix of rain and seasonal temperatures that helped the crops progress,” Secretary Naig said. “As summer officially arrives this week, forecasts are showing warmer-than-normal temperatures and continued chances of storms and widespread showers.”
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| | More than 100 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy taking a harassment complaint in Bayard; Panora Fire responding to a CO2 detector going off in Panora; and YJB Fire and Guthrie County Deputy responding to a car fire in Jamaica.
6-9-25
- 4:46 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart
- 8:04 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
- 10:50 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy, Stuart Police, Fire and Ambulance responded to a single-vehicle accident in rural Stuart
- 1:02 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in rural Stuart
- 1:17 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Bayard
- 1:55 p.m. Stuart Police responded to an animal complaint
- 2:29 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy, Guthrie Center Fire and Panora Ambulance responded to a vehicle fire in rural Guthrie Center
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 | | | Panorama softball handles ACGC, 16-4 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama softball team (4-11) defeated ACGC (1-12) at home on Monday, June 16. The Panorama offense was rolling early and often in this one, leading to the 16-4 Panorama win.
“We did a great job coming out strong and hitting the ball hard, scoring four runs in the first inning,” Head Coach Ismael Galvan said.
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PICTURED: Panorama's No. 3 Lexi Galvan fires in the pitch in a previous game. Photo by Betty Cooper | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | Panorama baseball falls to ACGC late, 9-8 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama baseball team (3-10) was in the driver’s seat for most of its home game against ACGC (6-6-1) on Monday, June 16. Panorama jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. ACGC fought back, scoring three in the second, cutting Panorama’s lead to one. Panorama slowly built back up its lead, scoring one run in the next four innings, leading 8-4 by the end of the sixth. ACGC rallied, scoring five runs in the seventh inning to give Panorama the loss, 9-8.
PICTURED: No. 13 Brayden Meinecke sends one into the air against ACGC on Monday, June 16. Photo by Betty Cooper | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | ACGC baseball late rally fuels win over Panorama, 9-8 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC baseball (6-6-1) did not lead in this one until the very end, picking up a 9-8 away win against Panorama (3-10) on Monday, June 16. Panorama jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning and would slowly build on that through the game. Heading into the final inning, ACGC was down, 8-4. Five runs in the seventh inning jolted the Chargers ahead for the victory.
PICTURED: ACGC's No. 24 Taytum Bates leads off at first against Panorama on Monday, June 16. Photo by Betty Cooper | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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| | Charger softball falls to Panorama, 16-4
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC softball team (1-12) fell to Panorama away from home, 16-4, on Monday, June 16. ACGC took a one-run lead in the top of the first inning, but Panorama’s offense got hot early and poured on four runs each inning until the end.
Charger RBIs came from Caydence Boals and Olivia Mahaffey, one apiece. Karli Kautzky had two steals to lead ACGC. Kailee Kautzky, Jacie Baker and Paige Van Meter had one each.
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| | Figure 8’s in reverse
“Shane, I enjoyed your story about the driver’s ed class. (So, how fast will this thing go?, June 13, 2025). It brought back many memories of my own driver’s ed class in high school. Even though I am not a patient driver as, you, too, stated, I did learn several little things that still stick with me. One of my classmates in the car with me had much older siblings and never really got to drive much before the class. We had to do figure 8’s in reverse in the parking lot one day, and he just kept going faster and faster. Pretty soon, the tires were squealing on the pavement, and I was in the back seat bent over with laughter! I, too, got the head shake (one of several times).” - Randy Crawford
Driver’s education teachers should write books about what they experienced. - Shane | |
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 | | | More than just books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
The Summer Reading Program (SRP), Level Up at the Library, is buzzing with excitement. Forty-six enthusiastic children have signed up, joined by many other youth participating in our thrilling activities.
Registered participants are reminded to continue tracking their reading minutes and completing their progress sheets. When the sheet is full, return it to the library to be included in the final prize drawings. Also, youth who are registered get an extra chance in the drawing for each library activity they attend during SRP month.
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PICTURED: Chase and Cami stopped by to enjoy the Iowa PBS STEAM trailer activities last week. | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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| | Guthrie County: Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital, 710 N. 12th St., Guthrie Center. 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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| | Adair County: Congregate Meals are served at Adair Senior Center, 410 Audubon St., Adair. Days and hours are: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Suggested contribution for meals is $5.25. If younger than age 60, fee is $12. More information can be found on the Adair County Connections Facebook page. | |
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 | | | 50 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, June 18, 1975
PACO. Foreign exchange student Paco Villegordoa and “brother” Brian Denny relax at the Denny home. Paco left Guthrie Center Friday for warmer weather down south after eight months in Iowa. Brian, a high school junior, will vacation with Paco in Mexico City for several weeks this summer. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | California native grateful for 50-plus years in Iowa | | | | | | | | Bette Donahey, 82, says, “My words of wisdom are to find something positive each day in every person and in everything.”
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, June 2025
Mary Elizabeth Pate was born in Whittier, California. Better known as Bette Donahey, this California native has lived in Panora for more than 50 years. The tale of how and why she landed in Panora, and is still here, is a fun one.
Donahey grew up in Whittier. Her brother, Milt Pate, still lives there.
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| | FOR SALE: 2002 Ranger Fishing Boat. 90 HP Yamaha motor, Eagle and Lawrance depth finders, Minnkota trolling motor. $10,500. Will consider offers. Call David Messinger at 641-740-2077. | |
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