The Guthrie County Times Vedette Sept. 13: Rings, beeps, dings and alerts

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, 2024

Rings, beeps, dings and alerts

Interruptions. We all have plenty of them.

Phone calls. Social media alerts. Text messages. Emails. People who just can’t stop talking. This column may even be an interruption to your day.

Some interruptions can be good and even welcomed, but most simply do one thing: interrupt.

It is difficult now to imagine when we were not accessible at all times. For the younger readers of this newsletter, you never experienced those simpler days when you could truly unplug. For the rest of us, it really wasn’t that long ago.

Do you remember when you could start a project and actually finish it without any rings, beeps, dings or alerts? Sounds soothing, huh?

I was driving my truck the other day and this all came to mind, remembering when being in my vehicle was a time of solace to get away from the hustle and bustle of the home or the office. It was a time when others didn't have to know where I was or what I was doing, and that was OK. All those seemingly urgent things could wait.

Somewhere along the line, something changed. We now suddenly feel the need to be accessible 24/7 and to share with others those seemingly important things like what we had for breakfast, a couple hundred selfies, and where we “checked in” at. And, of course, we have to learn what others had for breakfast, look at their couple hundred selfies, and see where they “checked in” at.

It’s an addiction, one that some would argue was perpetrated by Big Tech for corporate gain. And, like any addiction, it can be difficult to kick. Meanwhile, until Congress reins in the data stealers, we need to try even more to find time without interruptions, the solace that is required to keep our sanity.

Have a focused Friday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
641-755-2115

First signs of fall

By Cheryl Castile | Times Vedette

The colors on the leaves of a tree located by the Panora Post Office are beginning to change, which is a sure sign of fall.

Ten Squared Plus Men’s Group donates $20,500 to Panora Chamber

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The Ten Squared Plus Men’s Group presented a check for $20,500 to the Panora Chamber of Commerce this morning. The chamber will use the funds to install an outdoor speaker system in the downtown area.

Total donations from the Ten Squared Plus Men’s Group to local groups and organizations now totals $399,150.

The next meeting for the Ten Squared Plus Men’s group will be Nov. 19.

For more information on Ten Squared Plus Men’s group, contact Barry Monaghan at b.monaghan@gcsbank.com.

	Lions Club and Leo Club make donations

	Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Leo Club made check presentations on Thursday. The Lions presented a check in the amount of $38,500 to Little Chargers Early Learning Center, and the Leo Club presented a check in the amount of $1,500 to Little Chargers as well. The Lions also presented a $2,500 check to the Leo Club for helping in the food stand.

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	Honoring Patriots

	By Kerry Jacobsen \| Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Streets Department installed flags on the light poles in town on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in honor of Patriot’s Day, Sept. 11. The flags were taken down Thursday, Sept. 12, but you can look for them again this year for Election Day and Veterans Day.

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‘Welcome to Medicare’ seminar offered in Guthrie Center at Guthrie County Hospital

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Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? “Welcome to Medicare” is for you. This two-hour seminar offered by the Guthrie County Hospital SHIIP counselor will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Sneakers Cafe (710 N. 12th St., Guthrie Center). Please register by Sept. 24 by calling 641-332-3828.

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Sunshine Club meets Sept. 10

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On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, 10 members gathered at the home of Linda Godwin for a 1 p.m. meeting. Trudy opened the meeting asking everyone to say the Lord’s Prayer. Roll call was, “What is your favorite thing about Sunshine Club?” Many nice answers were given with the favorite one being fellowship time with one another. One new member paid her dues. The minutes from last month’s mystery trip were read, and the treasurer’s report was given. Birthdays and anniversaries were mentioned.
Next month’s meeting will be at the home of Chari Heldenbrand for an 11 a.m. luncheon and meeting. Bingo was played, and another guessing game with prizes awarded. Refreshments were served, and lots of visiting and laughing took place.

Cribbage results from Sept. 11

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On Sept. 11, a total of 16 players participated. Jim Carico scored a 16, 17 and a 16. Jane Backus got a 16, 16 and 17. Kathy Evans, Joyce Kearan, Chet Vaughnan, Dan Webb and Sandy Rumelhart each scored a 16. Dick Ellis got a 16 and an 18. Lela Schwartz and Robert Klever each had two 16s. Dennis Betts had a 17, and Rhonda Titus scored a 16 and a 21.

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.

	Bill Ben Nickel

	1948-2024 Bill Ben Nickel, 76, was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Carroll, to Clifford and Fern (Scott) Nickel and was the youngest of five children. Surrounded by his family, he peacefully passed away at home Sept. 10, 2024. Bill faced his battle with cancer with the unwavering determination and strength that shaped his entire life. Refusing to let the illness define him, he fought fiercely with sheer determination through every challenge. His legacy will forever be one of courage and a refusal to give up, no matter the odds. [...]

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