YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards met in joint session on April 17. Immediately prior to the regular board meeting, each board held a public hearing regarding the 2024/25 certified budget. There were no comments or questions during either public hearing, so the hearings were promptly closed.

At the start of the regular meeting, two students gave a “slide presentation” to the boards regarding the recent senior trip to Washington, D.C. Andrew Mahaffey and Kelsey Carlson showed photos and described the fun and educational memories from the trip. Both said everyone appeared to enjoy the trip, which included roughly half of the senior class.

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Kerry Jacobsen captured this rainbow image on Tuesday night in the narrows of Lake Panorama from the west side.

By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette

Eight FFA students at Panorama High School drove their tractors to school on April 11. This annual event is usually held during FFA week in February or Ag week in March but the Panorama students chose the April date to take advantage of nicer weather. A total of eight tractors were driven down Main Street prior to arrival at school.

By Lilah Heinz and Stella Largent | ACGC FFA Chapter Reporters

The 96th Annual Iowa FFA State Convention was held April 14-16 in Ames. The ACGC Chapter had 32 members attend and participate in multiple events and competitions throughout the convention.

This year, the chapter had three members who qualified to compete in the Leadership Development Events. Two members, Nora Langgaard and Calleigh Wolfe, competed in the Greenhand Quiz contest, receiving a silver and bronze rating, respectively. Gavin Sloss qualified his Treasurer’s Book to be judged, and he also received a silver rating.

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The Panora Garden Club held a spring clean-up day at the Panora Library on March 19.

By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette

On Wednesday afternoon, April 17, members of the Panora Women’s Service Organization (WSO) hosted their annual senior tea for Panorama Community Schools senior girls. The girls were encouraged to invite as many women guests as they wanted, and the group of about 90 included mothers, grandmothers and aunts.

Toni Wright, WSO president, welcomed the senior girls and their guests to the Panora Church of the Brethren sanctuary at 2 p.m. Rev. Jane Shepherd, pastor at the Panora United Methodist Church, spoke about the importance of developing a relationship with God.

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Men’s golf league starts April 30

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Men’s golf league at the Panorama West Golf Course will begin on April 30. Players will meet at the club house at 5 p.m. to pay the league fee of $20, select a starting hole and choose partners. Shotgun start will be at 5:30 p.m. Players older than 75 may play from the forward tees. Prizes will be awarded each week for the longest putt, closest to the pin and fewest putts. Holes in one will be awarded a special prize.

Mulligans and Margaritas golf outing May 5

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The Panora Chamber of Commerce announced that its annual golf outing will be Sunday, May 5 at Lake Panorama National Golf Course at 5071 Clover Ridge Road. The theme is “Mulligans and Margaritas.” Cost is $75 per player and includes golf, cart, prizes and drink/food tickets. Check-in starts at noon, and a shotgun start will begin at 1 p.m. The Big Sombrero will be presented to the longest drive winner. More prizes will be announced later. Contact Dave Grove at dave.grove@edwardjones.com or 641-757-9956 to reserve your team.

Growing opportunities at Panora Library

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora Public Library is hosting two upcoming free events that will certainly get things growing.

On Monday, April 29 from 4-5 p.m., a Youth Seed Bomb Workshop is offered. Preregistration is not required.

On Thursday, May 9, beginning at 2 p.m., a Windowsill Herb Garden event is being held for all ages. Participants will create a personal herb garden and learn how to harvest herbs. There will also be instruction on using the resource, “Spend Smart Eat Smart.” Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for the Herb Garden event by calling 641-747-2276.

Both events are sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach.

Grassley to host Town Hall meeting in Panora April 25

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Senator Charles Grassley will be hosting an open Guthrie County Town Hall meeting in Panora on Thursday, April 25 from 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the Panora Community Center at 115 West Main St.

Dates set for Panora Square Market

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Kelley Ellis is the new volunteer coordinator for the Panora Square Market. She shared the dates and times for the Market, which will be held on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

• June 8
• June 22
• July 6
• July 20
• Aug. 17
• Aug. 31
• Sept. 14
• Sept. 28
• Oct. 5
• Oct. 19

Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.

Trees quietly enhance our daily lives in many ways. They’re like superheroes for our health and our wallets. Neighborhood trees clean the air we breathe and make it fresher. They help keep our houses cooler in the summer and soak up rainwater to help prevent flooding in our neighborhoods.

Being around trees helps us feel less stressed, more focused, and healthier both mentally and physically. Trees make our communities a more pleasant place to live and work.

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Cribbage results from April 17

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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.

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F-150 rolls over on Redwood, catches fire during tow

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a single-vehicle rollover accident occurring on April 14 at 8:52 a.m. on Redwood Avenue just north of Monteith. Cameron Joel Hester, 31, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 1983 For F-150 pickup and lost control, rolling over into the west ditch and landing on the passenger side. Michelsen reported that when he arrived on the scene, no driver or operator was present. He stated that a short time later, the vehicle was towed for the registered owner. During the tow, the vehicle caught on fire and the Guthrie Center Fire Department was called to extinguish it. Michelsen reported that when he talked with Hester, he admitted to driving the vehicle and said he lost control when swerving to miss a deer. The F-150 was estimated to be a total loss with more than $10,000 in damage. Hester was issued a citation for failure to maintain control.

Ram truck backs into Camry in Jamaica

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee was called to the scene of a parking space accident on April 6 at 7:37 p.m. in Jamaica. Dennis Dean Mleynk, 62, of Panora, was backing up a 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman pickup out of a parking space and scraped the driver’s mirror and door of a 2019 Toyota Camry, causing an estimated $3,000 in damage. Mleynk stated that he didn't know he hit the vehicle.

Crown Victoria rolls, driver life-flighted to Des Moines

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on April 5 at 9 a.m. on Utopia Avenue. Dylan Mckenzie Burchfield, 16, of Panora, was driving a 1987 Ford Crown Victoria southbound at the 1800 block of Utopia Avenue and lost control at a high speed, leaving the roadway to the west ditch and landing on the drivers side. Burchfield struck the west ditch and a tree. Fire and Panora EMS responded to the accident, and Burchfield was removed from the vehicle through non-mechanical means. Due to the potential for serious injuries, Life Flight was requested and responded to the scene. A landing zone was set up with the assistance of Panora EMS and Panora Fire. Life Flight transported Burchfield to an unknown Des Moines hospital. Burchfield was appropriately restrained, and the airbags deployed in front of her. The collision is estimated to have occurred up to 45 minutes prior to law enforcement being notified due to Burchfield being trapped in the vehicle with no means to call for help. Burchfield eventually located her Apple Watch and called her father, who then called 911. The vehicle was estimated to be a total loss with more than $4,000 in damage.

VW rear-ends Hyundai on Highway 4

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a two-vehicle collision occurring on April 13 at 9:55 a.m. on Highway 4 and 200th Street. Jacob Lane Kelderman, 24, of Waukee, was driving a 2015 Hyundai Accent northbound and turning left onto 200th Street when the vehicle was rear-ended by Hannah Marie Stark, 23, of Stuart, who was driving a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen incurred an estimated $5,000 in damage and the Hyundai had an estimated $6,000. Stark was issued citations for no insurance-accident related, expired registration, and failure to stop at safe and sure distance.

Dakota pickup collides with parked vehicle in Stuart

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Todd Thorn reported an accident involving two vehicles on April 6 at 9:45 a.m. on Sherman Street in Menlo. Patricia Kay Trent, 86, of Stuart was driving a 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup southbound on Sherman Street and collided with a legally parked 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Trent advised that she did not know she hit the other vehicle. Deputy Thorn viewed security cameras that captured the accident. The Equinox incurred an estimated $1,400 in damage.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

That’s seven on the trot for the Panorama girls soccer team (7-0). Their perfect start to the season continued against Van Meter (4-4) away from home on Thursday, April 18. One of the Panthers’ tougher tests so far this season, the game was tied at half, 1-1, but Panorama was able to pull away in the second half. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

PICTURED: Nerea Gimeno Perez. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

No. 10 Van Meter (5-2) showed why it is among the best in the state against Panorama (2-3) on Thursday, April 18. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

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PICTURED: #14 AJ Draper. Photo by Mark Reno

Panther golfers win WCAC Golf Quad

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters were all on fire for the Panorama boys golf team on Thursday, April 18. The team took first place by double digits, shooting a 151. Woodward-Granger placed second with 161. Panorama had the three best nine-hole lows on the day with Evan Powell, Parker Cary and Brayden Galvan in that order.

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Panthers set school record at Bill Miller Invite

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys track and field team placed sixth at the Bill Miller Invite in Van Meter on Monday, April 15. They scored a total of 59 points. PCM took first placed on the evening with 135 points.

Panorama set a school record In the 800-meter sprint medley relay, consisting of Klayton Bremer, Ryan Cogil, Ashton Hutchins and Braylon Dawes.

“Great night to run, perfect weather and great competition. We set numerous new season and personal best marks,” Head Coach Bruce Dahlhauser said.

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Panthers take fifth at Bill Miller Invite

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama’s girls track and field team scored 61 points on its way to a fifth-place finish in Van Meter on Monday, April 15. Host Van Meter won the meet with 126 points.

Jaidyn Sellers continues her return to action with gold-medal performances in the 100- and 400-meter dashes. Arilyan Steenblock joined her as a medal winner with her bronze-medal toss in discus. Panorama gained a large share of points from just missing out on top three spots with fourth- and fifth-place finishes dotting their results.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys track and field team has been lighting every track they step foot on ablaze this season. Their first-place finish at the Ram Relays at Greene County High School in Jefferson makes that three wins in a row and four out of their last five. The Chargers scored 112 points on the day, beating out Greene County, which finished with 97.

Eli Madsen took home a bronze-medal in the 100-meter dash and a silver-medal in the 200-meter dash. Andrew Mahaffey earned silver-medals in three races, the 400- and 800-meter dashes and the 1600-meter run. ACGC’s relay teams took home gold medals in the 800-medley relay and the 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle relay. Treyton Schneider earned gold and Brexton Schneider silver in the 110-meter hurdles. Last but not least, Payton Jacobe tossed his way to a bronze medal in the shot put.

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PICTURED: Andrew Mahaffey earned silver-medals in three races, the 400- and 800-meter dashes and the 1600-meter run. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC girls compete in Ram Relays

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Charger girls track and field squad laced up their spikes and traveled to Jefferson for the Ram Relays on Monday, April 15. They finished eighth with 47 points. Boone took first place on the day with 105 points.

Ava Campbell earned gold medals for her performances in the 800- and 1500-meter runs. Katelyn Schafer joined her on the podium in the 1500, earning bronze. ACGC also earned a silver-medal in the 1600 medley relay.

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ACGC place third at conference golf quad

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Competing against Woodward-Granger, Panorama and Interstate 35, the Chargers girls golf team finished in third place on Thursday, April 18, shooting a 263. Woodward-Granger hosted and won the meet, shooting a 204.

ACGC NINE-HOLE LOWS

• Jacie Baker, 59
• Ava Sneller, 63
• Lucy Knutter, 64
• Allie DeWitt, 77

Charger golfers finish third at WCAC quad

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys golf team shot 189 against the three other schools competing at the Woodward Golf Club on Thursday, April 18. Panorama won the meet shooting a 151.

ACGC NINE-HOLE LOWS

• Bo Arrasmith, 43
• Casey Young, 46
• Tegan Slaybaugh, 49
• Noah Kading, 51
• Jonathan Martinez, 52
• Chase Slaybaugh, 58

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

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ACGC HIGH SCHOOL

From the archives of The Guthrian, April 1, 1974

WHO IS THAT GUY? And what’s he doing? Adam and Angie Foresman, children of Mrs. Janet Foresman of Guthrie Center, give the cameraman inquisitive looks as he snaps them working on their bike in Sunday’s bright sunlight.

By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette

This film is a “not true” story of a young woman who wants to be a nun. She travels to Italy to join a convent. It is clear from her first day that something is horribly amiss here. She stays anyway, and it gets even more creepy as we find she is mysteriously pregnant with what we discover is a clone of Christ. That’s a phrase I never thought I would use. The movie goes off the rails quickly and poorly and ends in a mess of special effects that really aren’t special and a story that is equally horribly and mind-numbing. I’m guessing you can see where this is headed. Grade: D-

In describing her store and her philosophy, Jen Readinger often uses the word, “holistic.”

By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times

Just off State Street, at 106 S. Fourth St. in Guthrie Center, is a store you simply must see to understand. The Pink Poppy Apothecary offers a unique array of items and experiences. Jen Readinger, owner of The Pink Poppy, shared the history of her business, which opened in August of 2018. She recalled how the business came to be.

“I always wanted my own business. I can’t name a female in my family that actually worked outside of their own business. Everybody’s always had one,” Readinger said.

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FREE: Free wood desk. 24" x 54" with center drawer, 4 other drawers and file drawer. Sturdy. See at 111 E. Main St. in Panora. Call 641-755-2115 to schedule a viewing.

My friend and I opened a gym for ants. He thinks the business is failing and wants to quit, but I refused and told him, “No way; we’re still working out the bugs!”

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