FRIDAY, NOV. 29, 2024

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Wilbur Bates of Guthrie Center was working to install lights and a projector on his property at 603 State St. in his efforts to celebrate the season.

Special to the Times Vedette

The Fifth Annual Turkey Trot was held on Thanksgiving Day at Twin Vines in Panora. The event was sponsored by Reshape Fitness Studio. The top two finishers were Kylie Rochholz from Panora in first place and Brayden Meinecke from Panora in second. Results are as follows, in order by BIB number not place.

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From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Pheasant hunting has been as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday for generations of Iowans, as cranberries and stuffing. And with a weather forecast that will likely put birds in cover, this would be a good year to continue that tradition and get back to the fields.

“It’s a good opportunity for hunters to get out with less competition,” Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), said. “Would also be a good time to invite someone new along and pass along that tradition.”

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Bayard Fire Department soup supper Dec. 14

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The Bayard Fire Department’s annual soup supper will be Saturday, Dec. 14. Purchase raffle tickets from any of the firefighters.

Farm Bureau Scholarships applications now being accepted

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Applications are being accepted through Jan. 29 for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau scholarships. Interested students can submit one application that will be used for any/all scholarships for which that person may qualify. Requirements include:

• Applicant or parent must be an Iowa Farm Bureau member in good standing.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
• Must be involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate leadership, community involvement and volunteer efforts.
• Must be accepted to an accredited higher education institution.

More information is available at www.iowafarmbureau.com.

Upcoming events at the Casey Library

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Casey Library has a variety of events scheduled in December, including:

• Shape-o-saurus. This after-school program for kids will be from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Presented by Rachel from ISU Extension.
• Cookie Exchange, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9-11 a.m. Bring a plate of cookies and exchange them, one for one, with cookies brought in by others. You’ll end up with a variety plate that is sure to give you some new favorites.
• Snowman crafts. School dismisses early, so come have some crafty fun from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. All ages are welcome.
• Christmas party, 2-3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 with a Christmas story, snacks and games. All ages are welcome.
• Kids movie and popcorn, 2-3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30.

Regular library hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays and 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama girls basketball (1-0) played its season debut at home against Creston (2-1) on Tuesday, Nov. 26, winning 63-51. It wasn’t an easy victory for the Panthers, though. Panorama was trailing at the half, 34-28. A strong third quarter where Panorama’s defense held Creston to just six points allowed Panorama to take a four-point lead heading into the fourth. Panorama had its highest-scoring quarter of the game in the fourth with 19, propelling them to the double-digit victory. The Panthers did well in distributing their scoring with four players reaching double figures.

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PICTURED: Morgan Crees had a team-high 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals in Panorama's win over Creston on Nov. 26. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panther girls wrestling travels to Manson for Invitational on Monday

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Panorama girls wrestling travels to Manson Northwest Webster High School on Monday, Dec. 2 for the Manson Girls Invitational. Other teams at the meet will be Eagle Grove, East Sac County, Emmetsburg, GTRA-ELC, Manson-NW Webster, Ogden, Pocahontas Area, Sioux Central, South Central Calhoun and West Central Valley.

PICTURED: Emma Walker placed fourth at the 2024 Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff tournament on Nov. 23. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys basketball participated in a scrimmage at home against Woodbine on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Their first regular season game will be Tuesday, Dec. 3 at West Central Valley.

PICTURED: Noah Kading protects the ball during ACGC's scrimmage against Woodbine on Nov. 26. Photo by Mark Reno

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.

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 22, 1984

BRING ON THE TURKEY. Second-graders Greg Simmons, Amber Hopkins, Kellie Book, Veronica Bennett and Courtney Lubeck await early dismissal Wednesday for Thanksgiving vacation.

The bar and grille’s moniker is a shortened version of the owner’s name, Tommy Jo.

By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, November 2024

Tojo’s Bar and Grille in Jamaica is a family business, although it hasn’t always been in the family. Owner Tommy Jo Scheuermann explained.

“My parents owned this bar. Mom and Dad had it from 1989 to 1996. Then, in 1996, my dad started getting sick, so Mom decided to get rid of it. They sold it to a couple, and then I took it over in 2000. And then, in 2001, we finally opened,” Scheuermann said. “I’ve been here since 2001. That’s a long time, and there are days that I can feel it.”

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