| | YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 | |
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| | Making cents
“Find a penny, pick it up; all day long you will have good luck.”
Admit it. You have done this. You have picked up a penny, hoping for good luck. Any why not? We could all use some of that stuff. But where did this penny phrase come from?
Some say the origins of the superstition stem from ancient times when metals were believed to offer protection from evil and harmful spirits, according to psychiclibrary.com. When coins began to be used for currency, those who had a lot of them were considered wealthy or “lucky.” Thus, the accumulation of money translated into good fortune.
But does it matter if the penny is found heads up or tails up? According to the same website, if you see a penny on the ground with heads up, you should pick it up to experience good luck. If the penny faces tails up, you could pick it up and turn it over for the next person, but you should not take it with you, as you will be bringing bad luck to yourself.
I was inspired to research this superstition after receiving a note from my friend Pat, who was shopping for groceries recently. When checking out, Pat accidentally dropped a quarter and a penny on the floor. He was able to pick up the quarter but struggled to get a fingernail under the penny to do the same. To prevent holding up the line, Pat gave up on the penny and left it on the floor.
Meanwhile an employee of the store proceeded to wheel Pat’s groceries out to his car and place them in his trunk. Pat said this seemed to take a bit longer than normal, but he didn't think much about it. When he reached home and unloaded his groceries, he found a penny in the bottom of one of the bags. Pat was so impressed with this gesture that he drove back to the store to tell the young man thank you and to inform the manager about this deed. The young man said, “I noticed you dropped your penny, sir, and I happened to have an extra one in my pocket.”
It made sense for the store employee to do this, and it made a cent for Pat, too. For the rest of us, it is a reassuring reminder that good people do still exist. This young man’s parents, and his employer, should be proud.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and, as always, thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors set budget hearing for April 16
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the April 2 Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting, the supervisors set a public hearing on the 2025 budget for 10 a.m. on April 16 at the courthouse.
There was discussion about the proposed reduction in maintenance level for 233rd Lane Section 7 South Cass Township. County Engineer Josh Sebern explained that the current service level on that roadway is Level B, and the proposal would reduce it to Level C, which is the lowest level.
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| | Bagley to revive street dance tradition
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Bagley City Council meeting on April 1, Fire Chief Jeremy Cooper informed the council of plans to bring back the Bagley tradition of a summer street dance.
“All the proceeds are going to go specifically to our firehouse project…we’re shooting for July 20. River Ruckus went away, it’s now at Adventureland, so we decided that we’d try to fill that gap,” said Cooper. “We are looking at also doing a barbecue competition.”
Cooper said the preliminary plan is to charge around $10, which will include all-you-can-eat barbecue and admission to the dance.
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 | | | So ‘egg-cited!’ | | | | | | | | By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center Community Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, March 30 at the Guthrie Center Elementary School Playground. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Hopping down the bunny trail! | | | | | | | | By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
The Panora Chamber of Commerce held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at the Guthrie County Historical Village. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Multiple businesses have ribbon cuttings in Casey | | | | | | | | The Casey Service Club held a number of ribbon cuttings on March 27 to welcome businesses to the community.
Information supplied by the Casey Service Club
Sprayer Specialties
The first stop was at Sprayer Specialties, located just south of the Casey exit. This business will be a busy place soon as farmers looking for sprayer parts stop by and get what they need to keep them moving.
Sprayer Specialties, Inc., based in Grimes, opened its fourth location on the south side of the Casey exit off Interstate 80 last spring. Lincoln Mincks, operations manager, said the aim of the company is to serve farmers’ spraying needs with a one-stop shop with no need to travel to the city.
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 | | | Farm Custom Rate Survey shows what Iowans are charging and paying in 2024 | | | | | | | | Newly released survey includes averages and ranges for popular farming tasks in Iowa
From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates charged by others across the state in the latest Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey.
The 2024 report was published in the March edition of Ag Decision Maker and includes 130 responses and 2,805 custom rates provided by Iowa farmers, custom operators and farm managers.
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| | Sheriff’s Office reports March revenues of $26,140 for processing of out-of-county inmates
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $26,140 from processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during March. A total of 71 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 25 from out of the county. Greene County had seven inmates for 142 days with charges of $8,520, Polk County had 13 inmates for 222 days with $13,320, Webster County had three inmates for 55 days with $3,330, and the Department of Corrections had two inmates for 20 days with charges of $1,000. | |
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| | Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Special to the Times Vedette
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented Monday 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.
“Whether it’s the birth of a new calf or the emergence of the first seedlings popping through the soil, spring always brings a feeling of renewal, anticipation and optimism,” said Secretary Naig. “As Iowa farmers look ahead to this growing season and make planting preparations, we are encouraged by the more active weather patterns. While our historic streak of 195 weeks of D1 drought continues and we still have significant moisture deficits to make up, longer term outlooks appear to be favorable for more consistent rainfall.”
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| | Cribbage results from March 29 and April 1
Titus and Richter had the hot hands on Friday.
Special to the Times Vedette
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 29, 10 players participated in nine games in three hours. Lillian Gilson got a 16 and a 17, and she also brought cake and ice cream to celebrate her birthday. Dan Webb got a 16, and Robert Klever brought in a 16 and a 17. Rhonda Titus and Dave Richter had the hot hands with a 20.
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| | Charles Davis | | | | | | | | 1964-2024
Charles (Chuck) Anthony Davis was born on April 10, 1964, to Earle and Joy (Lydon) Davis in Ogallala, Nebraska. He passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Bethany Life in Story City.
Chuck graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1982 where he participated in football, wrestling, track and chorus.
In his early years, Chuck enjoyed his time on the Davis family farm near Guthrie Center. After graduating high school, Chuck attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated in 1992 with honors.
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| | Mary L. Branson | | | | | | | | 1930-2024
Mary Louise Branson, 93, daughter of Harold and Eva (Laughlin) Moraine, was born July 31, 1930, in Glendon. She passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the New Homestead, Guthrie Center.
Mary graduated from Guthrie Center High School. In 1948, she married Robert Wesley Branson at the Christian Church in Guthrie Center. They made their home in Guthrie Center for 35 years. Mary owned and operated Branson’s Beauti-Rama until they moved to Lake Panorama in 1983.
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| | Robert J. Cornish | | | | | | | | 1930-2024
Robert James Cornish, 93, son of Zeb and Lottie (Lookingbill) Cornish, was born Dec. 4, 1930, near Bayard. He passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at The Lakeside Village, Panora.
Bob attended country school before he entered Bayard elementary. When he was a junior in high school, he moved to Yale with his parents. He graduated from Yale with the class of 1948. He attended A.I.B. in Des Moines before working in the Farmers State Bank in Yale.
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| | Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County STEM Fest 2024
This is a free and interactive event on Saturday April 13 from 9-11 a.m. at Coon Rapids-Bayard High School, 905 North St., Coon Rapids. The goal of this festival is to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of STEM related educational and career opportunities. Open to all youth and families grades K-6.
YQCA In Person Training
Session 1: April 18, 5-6 p.m. at the Guthrie County Extension office. This is a required training for fourth through 12th grade youth who are planning to exhibit beef, goat, sheep or swine at the 2024 Guthrie County Fair. This is also available online at yqcaprogram.org. Cost is $3 per session. If you have any questions call the office at 641-747-2276.
Ag Camp Series Grades 4-6
Tuesday, April 9, 4-5 p.m., Guthrie County ISU Extension office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Contact Meghan McBride at mmcbride@iastate.edu or 641-747-2276.
The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.
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| | Panther girls soccer score double digits against WCV, 10-3
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Goals, goals, goals. Panorama (2-0) continued its hot start to the season against West Central Valley (0-1) in their game on Friday, March 29, winning 10-3.
Morgan Crees was either finding her teammates or finding the net all game long. With five goals and three assists, she made it easy for the Panthers to pull away from the Wildcats. She narrowly outperformed teammate Mia Waddle, who contributed four goals and two assists. Keirsten Egger added one goal to make it 10. Egger, Jamie Fronapfel and Shay Lemke all had one assist.
Panorama split goalkeeping duties again with Bridgete White in net in the first half, and Juliana Rizzuti taking her place in the second. Rizzuti would keep a clean sheet during her time on the field.
Next up for the Panthers is East Sac County (0-0) at home on Thursday, April 4. | |
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| | Panorama boys soccer stumble in opener against WCV, 7-0
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
This was not the season opener the Panthers (0-1) were hoping for, as they lost to West Central Valley (1-0) on Friday, March 29. There were no stats available for Panorama as of press time.
Panorama will hope to bounce back at home against East Sac County (1-0) on Thursday, April 4. | |
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| | Panorama hosts coed meet today
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama High School will play host today, April 2, for the Panorama coed meet. With plenty of WCAC competition in attendance for both the boys and girls, the Panthers will be looking forward to the challenge. Teams making the trip to Panora for the event are ACGC, Audubon, Central Decatur, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Glidden-Ralston, Greene County, Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys, Mount Ayr, Ogden, West Central Valley, Woodbine, Woodward-Granger and, of course, Panorama. | |
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| | Boys and girls golf season opener cancelled
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
No April fools here. Both the boys and girls golf teams had their season opener at I-35 High School cancelled due to the weather yesterday, April 1. The two teams were set to compete in the WCAC Golf Quad to open their season against I-35, Earlham and Van Meter.
The girls next meet is scheduled for this Thursday, April 4 at the River Valley golf course against ADM (0-0). The boys won’t return to action until next week, Monday, April 8. | |
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| | Boys and girls track and field compete today at Panorama
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The boys and girls track teams at ACGC will both travel to Panorama High School today, April 2 to compete in the Panorama coed meet. Thirteen other schools will be in attendance for the competition. | |
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| | Opening match for boys and girls golf postponed
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys and girls golf teams were set to get their season started at Woodward Golf Club yesterday, April 1. Both teams were going to be facing off against West Central Valley, Pleasantville and Madrid.
Both teams will make their return to the course next week on Monday, April 8 at the Don Williams Golf Course against Ogden and Van Meter. | |
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| | More than 80 sheriff’s report calls this week including an abandoned vehicle in rural Dexter, an assault in rural Panora, and a child in the street in Guthrie Center.
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1:21 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bagley
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7:10 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Panora
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8:25 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Menlo
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 | | | Honor choirs perform at Conference Honor Choir Festival | | | | | | | | By Holliday Mertens, freshman, staff writer
On March 4, middle school and high school students went to I-35 to perform for the Conference Honor Choir festival. Mr. Helm, director for the choir students, said, “It was an awesome time for our schools to get together and make music.” The middle school students who went to the festival were Kaylee Michaelson, Nella Rivas, Evynn Stagg, Ava Thorn, Baylee Walker, Isabelle Davidson and John Holman. The high school students who attended were Easton Berhow, Mary Fett, Emily Garcia, Emme Hardisty, Maddy Lutz, Devon McMunn, Annabelle Reynolds, Jaysen Stagg, Nick Turner, Taylon Woolheater and Atlas Yates. Here’s how the festival went.
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 | | | ‘Ready, Set, Library!’ | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
April is finally here, and so is National Library Week, which is April 7-13 this year. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the theme for National Library Week 2024 is “Ready, Set, Library!”
“Ready, Set, Library” promotes the idea that in our digital world, the library still offers something special to its patrons. The library also offers a gathering place, a place to connect with others, to learn new skills, and to focus on what matters most. Check our community calendar on the website to see what events are scheduled and to sign up. No matter what stage of life you are in, the library can provide something for you.
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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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 | | | 20 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 24, 2004
MEDICINE AND CANDY. Kennedy Andersen, left, Panora, and DeeAnn Wedemeyer Oleson, Pharm.D. talk about the difference between medicine and candy during national Poison Prevention Week. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | 'Dune: Part 2' | | | | | | | | By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette
One of the movies I was most looking forward to this year. Director Denis Villeneuve and a tremendous returning cast deliver a super-long (2:45) sequel that, in my opinion, brings up more questions than answers. I loved the first film, but this sequel was long and confusing. Word to the wise — if you are going to see this film, do yourself a favor and drive to Waukee and see it in the IMAX theatre. Visually stunning! Grade: B- | |
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| | Chicken and vegetable kabobs are an easy summer meal | | | | | | | | By Jolene Goodman | Guthrie Center Times
I like to cook, but it does take time. And as the weather starts warming up, I am drawn to the outdoors, working on yard projects, taking the dog for walks, hitting the golf course, practicing a new hobby of disc golf, hopefully jumping on my bike more and, soon, gliding across the water in a boat. As such, I spend less time in the kitchen. During April and May, I prepare meals for the upcoming summer months. | | | | | | | | See the full recipe | |
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