YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024

Photos by Kerry Jacobsen

The Panorama Yankees Majors baseball team played the majority of their game in the rain Wednesday night against the Earlham Cardinals. Most of the spectators watched the game from the shelter, but a few braved the rain drops on the bleachers. Panorama lost the contest to Earlham, 8-4.

Special to the Times Vedette

Senior Tea was hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Guthrie Center on Friday, April 19. A style show was presented by Sarah Carstens and Chelsea Schwartz, owners of “Tribe” in Panora. Ilana Baumert, Mallory Schreck and Cadence Petersen from the ACGC freshman class modeled the clothing.

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Special to the Times Vedette

ACGC Speech and Theatre received the following recognition from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) for its production of “Tuck Everlasting,” which was presented April 26-28 at ACGC High School.

• Distinguished Scene: “Story of the Tucks”
• Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role: Andrew Mahaffey as “Jesse Tuck”
• Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role: Haedyn Grasty as “Mae Tuck”

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Panorama, ACGC commencement details

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panorama High School commencement ceremony will be this Sunday, May 12 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Panorama auditorium, with 61 seniors graduating. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The public is welcome.

The ACGC High School commencement ceremony will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday May 19, with 46 graduating students. The public is welcome.

Wine Walk and more in Guthrie Center tonight

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Main Street Guthrie Center is offering a fun evening out on the town tonight, May 10, from 5-8:30 p.m. The event kicks off with registration from 5-6 p.m. at the Guthrie Activity Center (209 State St.). The Wine Walk runs from 5-7 p.m., offering participants the opportunity to explore downtown shops while enjoying samples of wine and appetizers at each stop.

From 6-7 p.m., a Beef and Beer Tasting will be held at the Activity Center, followed by Trivia and a $5 nacho bar.

Ticket price on May 10 is $25, which includes a wine glass, tastings, trivia entry and $5 off a purchase in participating stores.

Volunteers needed for Market-To-Market Relay Event tomorrow

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help with the Market-To-Market Relay Event tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 11) from 8-11 a.m. If you can assist, even for an hour to help with traffic control, email panorachamber@gmail.com or call 641-631-0805.

May Events at New Homestead

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

New Homestead Senior Living is offering several events in May.

In celebration of May Beef Month and National Nursing Home Week, New Homestead is partnering with the Guthrie County Cattlemen to offer a drive-through grill-out event on May 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the Independent Living parking lot. The meal is offered for a freewill donation, and includes hamburgers, chips and a cookie. Proceeds will go to the local food pantry to support local families in need.

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Sunshine Club met on May 7

Special to the Times Vedette

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 12 Sunshine Club members and one guest met at the home of Gina Lloyd for an 11 a.m. Mother’s Day luncheon and meeting. Trudy called the meeting to order by everyone praying together the Lord’s prayer. The roll call was followed by 12 members and one guest sharing a picture of their mother and telling of the legacy she left behind. Many interesting responses were given. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and the treasurer’s report was given.

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Cribbage results from May 8

Special to the Times Vedette

On May 8, a total of 16 players participated. Robert Klever had two 16s; Rhonda Titus had a 20, a 16, a 17, a 20 a 16 and an 18; Dennis Betts had a 17; Lela Schwartz had a 17 and a 16; Dan Webb had a 16- and a 21; Jane Bakus had three 16s; Dave Kading had a 16 and a 20; and Richard Ellis had a 16.

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Sonic backs into F150 at fuel pumps

Special to Times Vedette

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Todd Thorn reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on May 5 at 1:55 p.m. in Guthrie Center. Jessica Lynn Palmer, 38, of Creston was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and backed up into a 2023 Ford F150 Supercrew pickup that was legally parked at the fuel pumps at Sparky’s One Stop. Damage to the Sonic is estimated at $100. Damage to the F150 is estimated at $4,500.

Dahlhauser calls AD appointment an ‘absolute honor’

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It was announced that Panorama boys track and field coach Bruce Dahlhauser would be taking over the activities director position for Mike Kauzlarich.

“Being given this opportunity is an absolute honor. Receiving the trust and faith of our district as well as the support from the community has given me a sense of accomplishment that I've never felt before,” Dahlhauser said.

Dahlhauser and his family came to Panorama seven years ago with the idea that this could be their forever home.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys track and field team competed against 13 other 1A schools to qualify for the state meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines May 16-18. As a team, Panorama scored 68 points. ACGC won the event by a comfortable amount with 161 points.

Panorama had one automatic qualifier on the day, Braylon Dawes for his sprint in the 400-meter dash. The other potential qualifiers from Panorama will have to wait until the rest of the races from around the state are finalized to know if they will be joining Dawes later this May.
Once they’re available, results will be posted on IHSAA’s website, www.iahsaa.org.

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PICTURED: Zach Hayden, pictured at a previous meet, placed 18th in the 1600-meter run. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Tuesday, May 9, the Panorama girls track and field team competed in Earlham with hopes of qualifying for the state meet at Drake Stadium May 16-18. As a team, the Panthers finished in third place with 97 points. Host Earlham won the meet with 112. To little surprise, Jaidyn Sellers was an automatic qualifier for several events. Thanks to four first-place finishes, Sellers will head to state to compete in the high jump, 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes. When the final results from across the state are posted, Sellers will find out who will be joining her on the blue track in Des Moines later this month.

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PICTURED: Faith Recker hands off to Madelyn Carstens at a previous event. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls soccer team (12-2) lost its second game of the season to Tri-Center (10-4) on Tuesday, May 7. That makes it back-to-back losses for the Panthers after starting the season 12-0. Panorama went into half time up 1-0, but two second-half goals from the Trojans was all it took to snatch the game away. Morgan Crees added to her eye-popping goal tally (42) on the season with Panorama’s lone goal.

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PICTURED: Hailey Hellman. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Tuesday, May 8, the Panorama boys soccer team (3-10) lost to Tri-Center (7-6) in a close 3-1 game. The Panther boys attempted to mount a comeback after going into the half down 1-0 but were unable to close the gap. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

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PICTURED: Taytum Bates. Photo by Betty Cooper.

Panthers win 2A sectional at I-35

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

At the 2A sectional meet in the Panorama district, the Panther boys golf squad shot its way to a victory on Wednesday, May 8 at Deer Run Golf Club. Competing against seven other schools, Panorama shot a 313. Far behind in second place was Des Moines Christian with 331.

Panorama had the three lowest scores on the day. Parker Cary topped the leaderboard with a 77 followed by Trey Boettcher and Evan Powell, who both shot 78.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Thursday, May 9, the ACGC girls track and field team traveled to Earlham to compete in the 1A state qualifier. The Chargers totaled 67 points on the day. Host Earlham won the meet with 112 points.

Those who finished in first place at the meet gained automatic qualification to the state meet. Ava Campbell will be heading to Des Moines later this month for her first-place finishes in the 800- and 1500-meter runs. The distance medley team finished first as well.

Other ACGC athletes can still join Campbell and the distance medley squad when the final results are available on IHSAA’s website, www.iahsaa.org.

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PICTURED: Paige Van Meter hands off to Emerson Van Meter at a previous meet. ACGC placed in fur relay events. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It was business as usual for the ACGC boys track and field team. The Chargers placed first with 161 points at the 1A state qualifier meet in Earlham on Thursday, May 9. First-place finishes at the state qualifier result in an automatic bid to the state meet at Drake Stadium May 16-18. ACGC athletes who placed first and will be heading to Des Moines later this May are Brexton Schneider in the 110-meter hurdles, Andrew Mahaffey in both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs, Lance Bunde in the high jump, and Mike Fuller in discus and the 4x200 meter relay team. It’s possible for other athletes to qualify for the state meet, and they will hopefully find out later today.

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PICTURED: Gavin Sloss, pictured at a meet earlier this month, placed fifth in the 800-meter run. 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.

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, April 27, 1994

LIONS CLUB HELPS SWIMMERS. David Bruner, president of the Guthrie Center Lions Club, presents a $1,122.96 check to Guthrie Center swim team president Tammy Booth. The check represents proceeds raised by Lions Club bingo held from January to early April. The money will be used to purchase lane dividers for the swimming pool.

By Michael C. Woody | Special to the Times Vedette

Dev Patel has proven himself to be an accomplished actor. He can now add director to his resume. In this revenge tale, he shows off his ability to not only tell a story but to do so with some of the most impressive, frenetic action scenes you will ever see. Unfortunately, the story-telling does not keep up with the action, and the movie suffers because of it. Grade: B-

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times

Registration for the 27th annual Lake Panorama National Junior golf clinics is open. Young people ages 5 to 17 are eligible to attend. Two sessions are offered with a limit of 24 students per session to ensure personalized attention and instruction.

All session dates are on Wednesdays and run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Session One dates are June 5, 12, 19, with a registration deadline of May 26. Session Two dates are July 10, 17, 24, with a registration deadline of June 30.

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