By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Senior infielder Emerson Van Meter earned Iowa Girls Coaches Association 2024 Academic All-State honors. Van Meter started all 25 games for the Chargers and batted .282 with 12 RBIs and one homerun.
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On July 24, a total of 13 players participated. Larry Gardiners got a 16, 16 and 20. Lela Schwartz got a 17. Robert Klever got a 24, 21 and 16. Rhonda Titus got two 16s. Allen Pierce had a 16. Dennis Betts got a 20 and a 16. Dick Ellis got three 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.
For more information, email Robert Klever at 58chevy@netins.net.
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The following local students have been named to the Deans’ List at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the spring 2024 semester at Drake.
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Diane Hemmen, Glenda Bascom, Marcia Priestley, Sue Van Meter, Emily Goodenough, Pastor Steve Goodenough, Nancy Smith, Pastor Jolene James, Judy Bauler, Janet Oberholtz, Kay Thomas, Pastor David Morris. Not pictured: George Hemmen and Jean Densmore.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie Center Association of Churches held its regular meeting on July 23 at the United Methodist Church. The following churches were represented: United Methodist, Immanuel Lutheran, Bowman Chapel, First Presbyterian, First Christian, St. Mary’s Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist. The group’s president, Pastor Jolene James, welcomed UMC’s new pastor Rev. David Morris of Adel.
Guest presenter Mary Porter explained the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and asked for referrals of adults with disabilities and seniors who are at risk for falls. Those people may call 641-431-0132 by Sept.17 to register for a free pair of new shoes.
Plans were made for the annual school staff and teacher lunch along with the classroom supplies giveaway to be held in August. Other business included a discussion of fundraising ideas, as recent expenses to aid people in financial difficulty have markedly reduced the balance on hand. Gas cards, a food pantry housed at the First Presbyterian Church, short-term assistance to persons in the local school district with utilities or emergency housing are common expenses.
Any wishing to donate to this local group may send a check to treasurer Emily Goodenough at 503 N. Seventh St. or make a deposit to the group’s account at Guthrie County State Bank.