Yester Years

Sep 17, 2024 | Yester Years

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 11, 2014

TOP FIVE. The top five players for 2014 in the Panorama West women’s league are (from left) Emily Spradling, first place; Sharon Wedemeyer, second; Kathy DeLucca, third; Susan Thompson, fourth; and Rocky Barth, fifth.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Sept. 18, 2004

CHECK PRESENTATION. Pictured, left to right, Pat Francisco, WSO Treasurer, and Rosemarie Staebell, WSO President, present a check for $1,000 to Kristine Jorgensen, GCHV Curator. The funds will be used for the Batschelet Law Office project.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Sept. 14, 1994

REMEMBRANCE. Albert Kospaska shows remembrance plates for the liberation of Holland during World War II. One was received immediately after the war and the other this summer from a Dutch lady.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 13, 1984

HE’S IN. Senior fullback Dave Perrigo crosses the goal line for Panora-Linden during the second quarter Friday. Perrigo tallied eight points, a touchdown and a two-point conversion in the Hawks’ 36-0 triumph. He also led the defense with eight tackles and two fumble recoveries.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Sept. 16, 1974

HAPPY LANDING. Guthrie Center defensive back Mark Artist, left, trips up Glidden-Ralston’s Mark McCrea during second-quarter action at Glidden Friday night. Tiger linebacker Jerry Sebert, right, prepares to apply the clincher to McCrea.

So much more than books

Sep 17, 2024 | MJB LIBRARY NEWS

By Karen Kelly | Special to Guthrie Center Times

Chase Betts

We had an exciting week at the MJB Library. Chase Betts, pictured here proudly showing off the T-shirt he earned, reached his goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Chase and his parents have been reading for some time to achieve his goal of completing the challenge. Chase has discovered some great books and has enjoyed weekly trips to the library with his family. Another big moment for Chase was that he recently got his own library card.

The MJB Library is proud to partner with Partnerships 4 Families to promote this program, which encourages early childhood literacy. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free nationwide program that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their child before he/she enters kindergarten.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, “Reading is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading.” Sharing books, conversation and songs with young children builds language skill, helps their brains develop and encourages social and emotional development. Reading to children also improves their vocabulary, listening skills and increases attention spans.

Reading together is a fun way to bond with your child and create lifelong memories as well as fostering a lifelong love of reading. Children who are read to at home during early childhood are more likely to succeed in school.

This program is open to infants through 5-year-olds. Sign-up is free and simple. Stop by the library desk to sign up your child; you will get a new book to start your child’s personal library and a log sheet to keep track of the first 100 books you read together. As you fill up the log sheet, return it to the library desk for a small prize and a new log sheet. When your child completes 1,000 books, he or she will get a very cool T-shirt so everyone knows the goal has been reached.

Library Card Sign Up Month

September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Do you have your own card to the MJB Library? If not, you can stop by the library or go online at the library website to sign up for a card today. Remember this is for all ages, not just adults. We have recently purchased some great books for children and young adults. Why spend money on new books when you can borrow ours?

“The Chicken Sisters”

Hallmark movie lovers, we have “The Chicken Sisters” by K.J. Dell’Antonia, which is the basis for the Hallmark + channel’s big movie launch. Set in a tiny Kansas town, three generations who own and run two chicken shacks have one big feud that culminates in a reality TV show food war. Read the book before you watch it on Hallmark.

StoryHour 

Remember that preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us for story hour each Friday at 10 a.m. On Sept. 20, Stephanie Hafner from Lake Lumber will be our guest reader. She will be sharing books about building, craft and snack. Fall will be the theme for the Sept. 27 StoryHour.

Upcoming Adult Programs

Cribbage  meets each Monday from 9-11 a.m.  On Wednesdays, from 9-11 a.m., Bridge Club will meet. Players of all abilities are invited to join.

Card Making Club will be meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 9-11 a.m. to create unique greeting cards. Judi Zimmerline leads the group and provides all needed materials for a $5 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

On Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m., Art on the Fly will be presenting a class on how to do needle felting. Participants must pre-register for this class. For $25, each participant will create a pumpkin and an acorn.

Between the Covers book club will meet to discuss “The House in the Pines” by Ana Reyes at 3 p.m. on Oct. 8. Anyone interested in book club may stop in to check out a copy of this month’s selection.

Don Todd, Jr. will be sharing an encore performance of his presentation entitled “A Tale of Two Soldiers” on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.  This talk will highlight the career of his father, Dr. Donald Todd, Sr., and his medical partner, Dr. Herbert Neff, and how these two World War II soldiers found their way to set up a medical practice in Guthrie Center that treated Guthrie County families for decades.

Holiday Fun

Mark your calendar to attend our annual Li-BOO-ary Bash on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7:15 p.m. Trick or Treaters can stop in for a not so scary Halloween experience and leave with a treat from the MJB Library.

It’s time to think about a tree for the library’s annual Festival of Trees. The theme this year is Christmas Stories, so think how your favorite holiday story, Bible story or family story might provide the decorations for your tree. Please complete your registration by Nov. 20. Remember to bring your tree and decorations before Thanksgiving. Tree pick up should be done within the first week of January. Visit the library website to complete the registration process. 

Felipe Castillo poses next to the display of his model cars. The car display will be at the MJB Library during the month of September, so be sure to stop in and take a look.

During the September, this beautiful quilt is on display on loan from Karen Benton. Karen’s mother, Audrey Stetzel, created this lovely patchwork piece of art.

These photos are from the telescope viewing on Sept. 11. Patrons of all ages stopped by the library to try out the library’s new telescope. The atmospheric conditions made viewing a little challenging, but participants’ patience was rewarded with views of the moon’s craters and rings of Saturn. The telescope is available for patrons to check out and enjoy.

Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report Sept. 9-15, 2024

Sep 17, 2024 | Guthrie County Sheriff's Report

9-9-24

12:55 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Methodist

3:17 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Guthrie Center

10:58 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 

1:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint at ACGC Junior High 

1:54 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of suspicious activity 

2:41 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint at Lake Panorama 

3:07 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 

4:28 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a complaint from Jamaica 

6:26 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center 

7:29 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a trespasser in Bayard 

8:16 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted West Des Moines Police Department at Lake Panorama 

9-10-24

8:10 a.m. Panora Police responded to a commercial burglar alarm 

8:42 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 

10 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a panic alarm in Guthrie Center 

11:26 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 

3:02 p.m. Panora Police responded to a medical call in Panora 

3:27 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center 

3:57 p.m. Panora Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a family situation in Panora 

5:34 p.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 

5:45 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a family situation in Guthrie Center 

7:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center 

7:49 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 

10:10 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center 

 

9-11-24

1:15 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Yale 

5:29 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Yale 

8:55 a.m. Panora Police responded to a family situation 

9:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Redfield 

9:21 p.m. Panora Police performed a welfare check 

11:12 a.m. Panora Police performed a welfare check 

1:32 p.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 

2:21 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a driving complaint 

2:44 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Bayard

3:01 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint 

3:03 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bagley 

4:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported one male to Guthrie County Jail 

4:18 p.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up 

5:20 p.m. YJB Fire responded to a grass fire in rural Jamaica 

6:03 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a complaint in Menlo 

7:17 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in rural Panora 

8:02 p.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Lutheran

8:19 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle 

10:04 p.m. Panora Police performed a welfare check 

 

9-12-24

2:23 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Yale 

7:16 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a theft report in rural Panora 

7:19 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 

9:25 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a parking complaint in Casey 

10 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 

10:24 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Menlo 

1:56 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare check at Lake Panorama 

1:58 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard 

2:29 p.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 

2:46 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to an assault in Guthrie Center 

2:47 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call at Lake Panorama 

3:11 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a two-vehicle accident 

5:03 p.m. Panora Police responded to a family situation 

5:50 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center 

6:14 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers in Menlo 

6:53 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a neighbor complaint in rural Panora 

7:46 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of harassment in Yale 

7:56 p.m. Stuart Ambulance and Police responded to a medical call in Stuart 

8:09 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a car vs. deer accident on Highway 4

 

9-13-24

8:26 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Stuart

10:42 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

11 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a reported threat in Guthrie Center

12:58 p.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a request for lift assistance in Stuart

1:25 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy followed up on an investigation in Guthrie Center

2:41 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a harassment complaint in Yale

3:05 p.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation

3:50 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of vehicles vandalized

3:58 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a court order in Panora

4:10 p.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist

5:07 p.m. Guthrie County Reserve Deputy responded to a complaint in rural Stuart

6:27 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

7:43 p.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Stuart

8:05 p.m. Stuart Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of an assault in Stuart

10:30 p.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient home from Guthrie County Hospital

11:20 p.m. Guthrie County Reserve Deputy assisted an individual in Guthrie Center

 

9-14-24

2:54 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

12:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Jamaica

1:35 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a civil paper in Guthrie Center

3:30 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy followed up on an investigation in Guthrie Center

6:21 p.m. Panora Police attempted to locate a wanted individual

6:40 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint in Menlo

6:45 p.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation

6:58 p.m. Panora Ambulance Units 1 and 2, Guthrie County Deputies and YJF Fire responded to a medical call in Yale

10:02 p.m. Panora Ambulance Unit 2 and Panora Police responded to a medical call in rural Panora

 

9-15-24

10:20 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

11:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare check in rural Guthrie Center

1:33 p.m. Stuart Fire and Stuart Rescue responded to a report of a grass fire in rural Stuart

3:30 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a theft report in rural Yale

5:53 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a harassment complaint

8:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies and Stuart Police responded to a report of a fight in rural Stuart

8:30 p.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Des Moines

9:23 p.m. Panora Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Panora

10:03 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Guthrie Center, arrested two individuals and transported them to the Guthrie County Jail

Gary Clifford Russell 

Sep 17, 2024 | Obituaries

1941-2024

Gary Clifford Russell (82) was born at the Boone County Hospital on Nov. 6, 1941, to Clifford and Majorie Russell.

Gary was the oldest of four children. He attended and graduated from Panora High School in 1959.

Gary joined the National Guard in 1963. After his service, he married the love of his life, Agnes Kelsey, on June 10, 1966.

Gary worked for Lawson Grocery Store in Boone. After Lawson’s was sold, he went to work for Fareway in Boone for the next 22 years. Gary then found his passion as the Supervisor of Inventory at Iowa State University where he retired in 2010.

Gary had a huge passion for stamp and coin collecting. He had a vast collection that he was very proud of. He enjoyed working in the yard, reading, collecting books and Indian artifacts.

He cherished his time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his wife of 58 years, Agnes (Kelsey) Russell of Guthrie Center; children, Gordon (Cathy) Russell of Cedar Rapids, Dean (Emily) Russell of Seattle, Washington, and Brenda (Jim) Wickland of Guthrie Center; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; brother, David (Lori) Russell of Boone; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, one son-in-law, and an infant daughter.

Memorials may be directed toward the family to be used at their discretion.

Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report — Sept. 17, 2024

Sep 17, 2024 | Crop Report

Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.

“The unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions over the past week allowed farmers to chop silage, seed cover crops, top off propane tanks, and make additional harvest preparations. There have also been reports of some harvest activity in pockets of the state, though forecasts are showing chances for widespread rainfall later this week that could temporarily park some combines,” said Secretary Naig. “National Farm Safety and Health Week is a timely reminder for all farmers and drivers to do our part to ensure a safe and productive harvest season for everyone in the field, around the farm and on the road. Given the stress and long hours of harvest as well as challenges in the ag economy, it’s also important for farmers and those involved in agriculture to prioritize their mental health and well-being.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Crop report

Iowa experienced hot and dry conditions this week. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 15, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.  Field activities included chopping corn silage and harvesting corn and soybeans.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 6 percent very short, 38 percent short, 55 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 6 percent very short, 32 percent short, 61 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.

Corn in the dent stage or beyond reached 85 percent this week, 8 days behind last year and 2 days behind the five-year average. Corn mature reached 41 percent, 4 days behind last year but 2 days ahead of the average. Corn harvested for grain began this week at 2 percent. Corn condition was rated 77 percent good to excellent. Soybeans coloring or beyond reached 72 percent, 3 days behind last year but 2 days ahead of the five-year average. Soybean dropping leaves reached 31 percent, 3 days behind last year. The soybean harvest began this week at 1 percent. Soybean condition was 77 percent good to excellent.

The State’s third cutting of alfalfa hay reached 96 percent, 9 days behind last year but 1 week ahead of the five-year average. Pasture condition fell 11 percentage points to 52 percent good to excellent.

Weather summary

Provided by Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

A dome of high pressure dominated the region over the reporting period, preventing widespread showers and thunderstorms. All of Iowa’s stations reported rainfall deficits. Unseasonably warm conditions also returned to Iowa with positive departures approaching six degrees over northwestern Iowa; the statewide average temperature was 69.1 degrees, 4.0 degrees above normal.

Sunday (8th) afternoon was sunny with westerly winds and temperatures in the low to mid 70s statewide. Winds swung to the south overnight with morning temperatures on Monday (9th) in the upper 40s and low 50s. Afternoon temperatures warmed through the low 80s across western Iowa, while upper 70s were observed farther east. Clouds increased over central and northern Iowa overnight into Tuesday (10th) as an upper level disturbance brought showers to northern Iowa towards daybreak. Scattered showers continued to move east through the daytime hours. Persisting southerly winds boosted temperatures into the upper 70s and low 80s. Rainfall totals were under 0.10 inch with totals ranging from 0.01 inch in Orange City (Sioux County) to 0.09 inch in Waterloo (Black Hawk County). Clear skies reemerged on Wednesday (11th) with low temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Afternoon conditions warmed into the mid to upper 80s across most of Iowa with slightly cooler temperatures southeast. Winds gradually shifted southeasterly as patchy clouds crossed starry skies with temperatures dropping into the 50s north and low 60s southwest. Thursday (12th) afternoon temperatures warmed into the 80s as gusty southeasterly winds continued under sunny skies. A shift to light easterly winds occurred through the overnight hours as lows ranged from the upper 50s north to low 60s south.

Morning lows on Friday (13th) varied from the mid 50s northwest to mid 60s southeast with light, variable winds and mostly clear skies. Higher level clouds from the northern remnants of Hurricane Francine clipped southeastern Iowa through the afternoon hours with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. A narrow line of showers formed in central Iowa into the evening, though much of the rain evaporated before hitting the surface. Additional showers formed in northeastern Iowa very early on Saturday (14th) with lighter totals reported at several stations; Charles City (Floyd County) registered 0.14 inch while Mason City (Cerro Gordo County) recorded 0.30 inch. Partly to mostly cloudy skies remained into the late afternoon with gradual clearing west to east. Spotty thundershowers formed along the Iowa-Illinois border around sunset with measurable totals at a handful of stations; the National Weather Service office in Davenport (Scott County) collected 0.09 inch. Muggy conditions were reported on Sunday (15th) morning with dewpoints and air temperatures in the low to mid 60s.

Weekly precipitation totals ranged from no accumulation across most of Iowa to 0.35 inch at Rockwell (Cerro Gordo County). The statewide weekly average precipitation was 0.03 inch while the normal is 0.85 inch. Little Sioux (Harrison County) reported the week’s high temperature of 90 degrees on the 9th, 11 degrees above normal. Elkader (Clayton County) reported the week’s low temperature of 38 degrees on the 9th, 13 degrees below normal.