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On July 16, the Panorama West Tuesday men’s golf league had 34 players. Trent Crawmer, Paul Brewster and Rod Peterson tied for low score with 31. Crawmer was closest to the pin, while Peterson had fewest putts with 13. John Harre made the longest putt. The scramble was won by the team of Rod Peterson, Jim Bane, Lyle Hansen and Archie Anthofer.

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A total of 49 women played in the Panorama Women’s Golf League on July 16. 

In the A group, Peg Carr, Ai Dunlap and Debbie Rockwell were the low scratch winners with a 36. The second low scratch winners was Paula Hansen with a 38. Ai Dunlap was the HDCP winner with a 26. The special event was longest putt on hole No. 5, and Karen Eby was the winner. Kathy Delucca, Karen Eby, Sue Merryman, Susan Thompson and Jolene Wright had the fewest putts with 17.

In the B group, Janice Vandevanter was the low scratch winner with a 38. The second low scratch winner was Tami Kuta with a 41. The HDCP winner was Janice Vandevanter with a 25. The special event was longest putt on hole No. 5, and Deb Schumaker was the winner. Tami Kuta had the fewest putts with 164

Paula Hansen had a birdie. Jolene Wright, Krissy Ross and Linda Wendl each had a chip-in.

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to women who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience.

“Waterfowl hunting can be challenging and this course will teach basic strategies, proper equipment, where to hunt, safe shooting practices, and how to field dress, prepare and cook them,” said Jamie Cook, program coordinator with the Iowa DNR.

The Aug. 24 course costs $35 and will be held at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City, from 2 to 7 p.m. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. For more information and to begin the registration process, go to http://license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=3117

The program is provided through a partnership with the Iowa DNR, Iowa Hunter Ed

Instructor Association and Delta Waterfowl. It’s part of a national effort to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters due to the overall decline in hunting and outdoor recreation.

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Only July 16 at 5:07 p.m., Iowa State Patrol officer J Kirkpatrick arrested Paul William Bolin, 58, of Athens, Georgia, on Highway 141. Bolin was driving a 2020 Toyota Camry westbound on Highway 141 and approached Kirkpatrick at a high rate of speed, passing the fully marked squad car at 83 mph. Kirkpatrick activated emergency lights and siren, and Bolin did not slow down. Bolin’s speed climbed to 97 mph and he continued at a high rate of speed, passing several cars and going through a stop sign. With the assistance of other law enforcement officers, Bolin stopped on Highway 141 near Falcon Avenue. He had a 22 caliber pistol in the center console and identified himself as “God.” Driver later identified himself as Paul William Bolin and was taken into custody and jailed.

Crime descriptions were noted in the report as dominion/control firearm/offensive weapons by felon; speeding – road work zones (11-20 over); failure to obey traffic control device; eluding – speed over 25 over limit. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On July 17, a joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards was held at the ACGC Junior High Media Center.

The boards discussed meal prices for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen explained that he had prepared some calculations, and he shared his recommended prices. He said he recommends no changes to registration costs this year. Lindsay Dinkla said she feels it makes sense for high school lunch to be higher than at the other two schools since more is offered, such as salad bar. The boards closely followed Rasmussen’s recommendations, with Adair-Casey voting to approve $1.75 for breakfast and $2.70 for lunch. Guthrie Center approved $2 for breakfast, $3 for elementary lunch, $3.10 for high school lunch, and $4.85 for adult lunch.

ACGC’s three principals each gave a brief statements. Adair-Casey PK-8 Principal Ed Den Beste shared that summer school is continuing, and he has seen high participation numbers.

“But, mostly, what we’re doing is district operations right now. I would say 95% of the elementary is done and ready to go,” Den Beste said.

“My August calendar is incredibly busy with trainings,” Guthrie Center PK-6 Principal Tandem Eischeid said, and he shared that he has begun monthly mentoring meetings with Jason Hammond from Earlham.

ACGC High School Principal Brian Sauser said he’s been meeting and interacting with students whenever possible and is trying to learn at least a couple of things about each student.

The boards discussed the “whole grade sharing” plan, and how best to assure that it’s done equitably so that neither school district is significantly overpaying compared to the other district. Rasmussen explained that as enrollment numbers fluctuate, the equitability will naturally fluctuate but should balance out fairly well over time.

Rasmussen discussed legislative updates and how they relate to ACGC. One item he shared relates to teachers being allowed to have a gun in school. He explained that although it’s technically a possibility now, it’s not yet feasible for ACGC.

“Teachers could be armed, and boards could approve that. However, we wouldn’t be insured, so we can’t do that,” Rasmussen said.

Rasmussen explained that the district’s insurer is currently not willing to cover this but may offer such coverage eventually. Board members shared the consensus that, for now, they don’t see a need for teachers to be armed but could revisit the issue if/when needs may change.

The agenda mentioned upcoming dates, including the ACGC Booster Club golf outing and dinner on Aug. 3 and the new teacher meet and greet on Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. at the junior high.

The next regular board meeting will be Aug. 21 at ACGC High School. The public is welcome.