The Guthrie County Times Vedette Sept. 3: Where’s the remote control?

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2024

Where’s the remote control?

Losing the remote control is quite common in the Goodman household. And when I ask where the remote is at, the common response is, “Which remote?”

We have the TV remote control. The sound bar remote control. The Firestick remote control. And that little, slick metal remote for the Apple TV that we seem to lose the most.

When we first misplaced it, I became so frustrated that I bought another one. Then I found the old one. Now we have two Apple TV remotes to lose. And we do. Frequently.

We have learned that the most common spot to look is in the couch, as the remotes often slip through the cushions. Since I am the designated person to do the search, I find many other hidden treasures — a dozen or so hair scrunchies, some pocket change, more bobby pins than I can count, and a few kernels of popcorn that the dog usually beats me to.

I remember when we had TVs without remote controls. Being the youngest child, I was the one who was told to change the channel. When that plastic knob would break (as it often did), I would have to use the pliers to turn to another station. Seriously.

I remember buying my first VCR, which came with a “corded” remote. It was about 6 feet long and had more tangles than a string of Christmas lights. It didn’t last long.

I bought my first TV in 1990. It was a console set on a swivel base that had a great picture and an incredible booming sound from its wooden enclosure. TVs didn’t need sound bars back then, but those who bought them did need ibuprofen after moving the 150-pounders (which I did up and down stairs more times than I want to count). Most importantly, this TV came with a remote control. No pliers.

It’s too bad life doesn’t have a remote control so we could turn down the volume, press mute, change the channel to a different scene, or simply press off — all at the click of a button. That sounds nice, but it’s probably best that a life remote doesn’t exist. It would likely fall between the cushions, too.

Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
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shane@dmcityview.com
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Supervisors approve resolution objecting to use of eminent domain for CO2 pipeline

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Sept. 3 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the board again heard from citizens concerned about the proposed CO2 pipeline. After listening to the public’s comments, the supervisors voted unanimously to approve Resolution 25-05: Resolution Objecting to the Use of Eminent Domain by the Iowa Utilities Commission.

Next, the supervisors discussed the communications plan related to the countywide EMS plan, which will be put to vote in the Nov. 5 election. The plan will include a number of small group meetings. Wixted Communications is helping the county develop consistent talking points to roll out the plan to citizens.

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	Shyann Young crowned as Guthrie County Fair Queen

	By Rich Wicks \| Times Vedette On Sept. 1, the 2024 Guthrie County Fair Queen, Riley Gibson, passed the crown to her successor, as Shyann Young was announced as the 2025 Fair Queen. Young is a 17-year-old senior at ACGC High School. She participates in volleyball, track, 4-H, concert band, marching band, jazz band, choir, large group speech, individual speech, art club, theater and student council. She has also been active in swing choir, FFA and FCCLA. As part of her duties, Young will compete for the title of Iowa State Fair Queen in 2025. The other contestants were Addison Laughery and Kassidy Olson.

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	Nag races at Guthrie County Fair

	By Rich Wicks \| Times Vedette Mike Peterson navigates a sharp corner while blindfolded.

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	A great day for a parade!

	Photos by Mark Reno and Shane Goodman The 2024 Guthrie County Fair Parade was held Saturday at 10 a.m. with the “Racing on into the Guthrie County Fair” theme.

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	Images from the 2024 Guthrie County Fair

	By Shane Goodman \| Times Vedette Jaxen Knobbe proudly shows his project at the Guthrie County Fair.

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	Art projects created at Guthrie County Fair

	Special to the Times Vedette Free art projects were provided on Aug. 31 in the Ron Eike Art and Ag building at the Guthrie County Fair. Cathy Ballard from Art on State, along with four helpers, coordinated three art projects to create tile coasters, personal signs and tic tac toe games. Children, and some adults, started by using stencils with paint markers. Cindy Steensen was the supervisor with approximately 70 participants. [...]

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	Youth artists create pinwheels

	Special to the Times Vedette Two students attended Art on State for the pinwheel class on Saturday morning. They are Shua Westphal and Alicia Westphal from Guthrie Center. The classes are free on Saturday mornings to all ages, and snacks are provided. [...]

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	Adult art students learn to create mosaics

	Special to the Times Vedette Art on State adult artists learned how to create mosaics and about the tools and materials to make them. Students were Chris Eighmy, Gayla Wasson, Katlyn Wasson, Tracy Griffith, Doreen Buls, Roxann Wicks, Cindy Tripp and Cathy Ballard. On April 5, artists can pair up with a family member to create watercolor painting. Mary Johnson will be the teacher. [...]

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A Barbie Girl in a Barbie World

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Emerson Bendickson and her horse are all decked out and ready for the Guthrie County Fair — Barbie style.

Sheriff’s Office reports August revenues of $35,750 for processing of out-of-county inmates

Special to the Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $35,750 from the processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during August. A total of 75 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 36 from out of the county. This includes $600 in jail fees for a male serving time for Palo Alto County. Stated revenues are billed amounts not collected amounts.

Department of Corrections had one inmate for 19 days with charges of $950.
Greene County had six inmates for 102 days with charges of $6,120
Polk County had 26 inmates for 437 days with $26,220
Webster County had two inmates for 31 days with $1,860

Patriot’s Day program on Sept. 11

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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 124 and the Guthrie Center Fire Department invite the public to join them in remembering Patriot’s Day on Sept. 11. They will be holding a short program at 7 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Wall at the Guthrie County Courthouse, 200 North Fifth St. in Guthrie Center. Bring your lawn chairs.

Cribbage results from Sept. 2

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On Sept. 2, a total of seven players participated, but five got high scores. Joanne Zeiser got an 18, and Sandy Rumelhart got a 22. Clint Malbon, Larry Gardiner and Wayne Nickel finished up with 16s.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent 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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.