ACGC’s class of 2024 holds commencement
Photos by Mark Reno
The ACGC High School commencement ceremony was held on Sunday May 19 at 1 p.m. with 46 graduating students.
Dropping the needle
I bought a used record player a few years ago. My wife said it was stupid. I already had one from many years prior, but it was in disrepair. Despite my best MacGyver work to fix it, the songs still played in slow motion. So I bought another one just like it, and I kept the old one for parts. OK, that may be stupid.
Meanwhile, I thoroughly enjoy pulling the LPs out of those musty smelling covers and placing them on the turntable. The crackle. The hiss. The skips. The scratches. It’s all part of the process, and I love it.
Waylon Jennings. Elton John. B.J. Thomas. Prince. Elvis. And a few of those K-Tel compilation albums. These and many others are part of my growing record collection.
A few years ago, my wife and I decided to have an album party in our garage. I pulled out the vehicles and moved in my stereo, complete with my record player. We invited many of our friends but with two stipulations:
1) They had to bring an album to play; and
2) They had to dress up like the band or artist of that album.
Our courageous friends went for it. Rod Stewart. Michael Jackson. Boy George. Justin Timberlake. They were all there, and their music played into the night, complete with a disco ball hanging from the garage ceiling and some awful dance moves.
This may sound like fun because it truly was. I encourage you to do it as well. Buy a record player. Search for used albums. Gather some costumes.
And have a spare record player, just in case.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
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shane@dmcityview.com
641-755-2115
Cribbage results from May 20
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On May 20, a total of 13 players participated. Allen Pierce got two 16s. Dave Richter and Bill Sheeder each got a 16, and Wayne Nickel pulled in an 18.
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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. For more information, email 58chevy@netins.net.
WHO-TV 13 to broadcast in Panora Friday morning
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WHO-TV 13’s Today in Iowa morning show will broadcast live from Panora starting at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24. Panora and Lake Panorama will be featured on the program.
Panorama Women’s Golf League results
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A total of 45 women played in the Panorama Women’s Golf League on May 14. In the A group, Carla Fitzgerald was the low scratch winner with a 37. The second low scratch winner was Sharon Wedemeyer with a 38. Beth Muenzenberger and Jen Olson tied as the HDCP winners, each with a 28. The special event was most 5’s, and Janice Vandevanter was the winner with 5. Sharon Wedemeyer had the fewest putts with 14. Beth Muenzenberger had one chip-in.
In the B group, Sheila Houston was the low scratch winner with a 43. The second low scratch winner was Shelli Larsen with a 45. The HDCP winner was Sheila Houston, who also had the fewest putts with 17. The special event of most 5’s had nine golfers with three each including Cheryl Corbett, Lori Hammer, Sheila Houston, Amy Johnson, Shelli Larsen, Joann Sandage, Jan Tallman, Lori VanKirk and Toni Wright.