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Youth artists create pinwheels

Sep 3, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Two students attended Art on State for the pinwheel class on Saturday morning. They are from Guthrie Center and they are Shua Westphal and Alicia Westphal. The classes are free on Saturday mornings to all ages, and snacks are provided.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.

Art projects created at Guthrie County Fair

Sep 3, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Free art projects were provided on Aug. 31 in the Ron Eike building at the Guthrie County Fair. Cathy Ballard from Art on State, along with four helpers, coordinated three art projects to create tile coasters, personal signs and tic tac toe games. Children, and some adults, started by using stencils with paint markers. Cindy Steensen was the supervisor with approximately 70 participants.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.

Adult art students learn to create mosaics

Sep 3, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Art on State adult artists learned how to create mosaics and about the tools and materials to make them. Students were Chris Eighmy, Gayla Wasson, Katlyn Wasson, Tracy Griffith, Doreen Buls, Roxann Wicks, Cindy Tripp and Cathy Ballard. On April 5, artists can pair up with a family member to create watercolor painting. Mary Johnson will be the teacher.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Sep 3, 2024 | MJB LIBRARY NEWS

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library and the American Library Association. We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card.

This year, we’re thrilled to have Optimus Prime from the TRANSFORMERS as our special ambassador, highlighting that there’s more than meets the eye at MJB Library. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.

Today’s libraries are vibrant community centers offering much more than just books. At MJB Library, you’ll find diverse programs, job search assistance, homework help, book clubs, author talks, story times and more.

Curious about exploring a new hobby or learning a new skill? MJB Library has the resources you need. Interested in changing careers? We provide online interest inventories, job coaching and interview coaching through JobsNow.

Did you know that MJB Library offers a telescope for checkout? There’s truly something for everyone at MJB Library. Getting a library card is easy and is an essential step toward academic success and lifelong learning for students. Everyone should have one.

The library director and staff have a goal to have our number of active library cards equal to our town’s population. There are 1,574 residents in Guthrie Center. Our current number of patrons with active library cards is 1,453. We need 121 new patrons to sign up for a card to meet our goal.

Don’t miss out. Go online or visit Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library this September to sign up for a library card and discover all that your library has to offer.

StoryHour

Our preschool StoryHour resumes on Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. with the topic of school. Sept. 13, preschoolers will be reading and doing crafts related to construction. On Sept. 20, Lake Lumber will be sharing books and activities with a building theme. Fall is the motif for Sept. 27.

Upcoming events

Book club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. to discuss this month’s selection, “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. Stop by the library to check out a copy so you’re ready for the book club.

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the library will be hosting a telescope observation for International Library Telescope Observing Week from 7:30-9 p.m. Craters of the moon, Galilean moons of Jupiter, rings of Saturn and more will be visible. In case of bad weather, the alternate day will be Saturday, Sept. 14.

Linda McCann, author of “Rosie the Riveters,” will be speaking at the MJB Library on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. McCann will share her research about the Iowa women who worked in factories during WWII. Following the presentations, autographed copies of her book will be available for purchase. MJB Library also has a copy available for checkout.

ACGC football blanks Ogden, 40-0

Sep 3, 2024 | Sports

By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette

The Charger football team hit the gridiron for the first time this season at Ogden Aug. 30 and commanded the game throughout, winning 40-0. The Chargers scored 33 of their 40 points in the first half with 13 in the first quarter and 20 in the second. Another 7 points in the third quarter rounded out their scoring. Quarterback Jathan South had a hand in all six touchdowns, three by air and three rushing. He completed all five of his pass attempts for 129 yards and rushed for 137 of the team’s total 402 yards on the ground. Payton Policky led in receiving yards with 55 yards on two receptions, with one of those a touchdown. Xander Harwood led in tackles with 8.5 and tackles for loss with 1.5. The defense kept Ogden out of the endzone, netting 34.5 tackles and 6.5 of those for a loss, as well as a fumble recovery and an interception. The Chargers made four of their six point after touchdown attempts. ACGC (1-0) will face Earlham (1-0) at home on Friday, Sept. 6.