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Panorama boys compete at Earlham Invite

Apr 18, 2025 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys track team placed 10th at the Earlham Invitational on Tuesday, April 15. Panorama scored 30 points at the meet. Clarinda won with 127. Syler Shaffer earned bronze in the 400-meter hurdles, taking home Panorama’s only medal that day. Several came close to joining him; Corbin Deardorff placed sixth in the 400-meter dash,  and the 800-meter sprint medley and distance medley relay teams placed fifth.

FULL PANORAMA RESULTS

  • 100-meter dash: Hunter Kempf, 13th in 12.37
  • Court Vogel, 21st in 14.12
  • 110-meter hurdles: Austin Wagner, eighth in 18.34
  • Syler Shaffer, 10th in 18.70
  • 200-meter dash: Hunter Kempf, ninth in 24.80
  • Braden Bahrenfuss, 11th in 25.42
  • 400-meter dash: Corbin Deardorff, sixth in 55.58
  • Gabe Wagner, 11th in 59.00
  • 400-meter hurdles: Syler Shaffer, third in 59.08
  • Austin Wagner, 14th in 1:06.73
  • 800-meter run: Cruz Stanley, 12th in 2:26.55
  • Bennett Allen, 19th in 2:58.71
  • 1600-meter run: Zach Hayden, 13th 5:32.55
  • Bennet Allen, 18th in 5:56.95
  • Long jump: Gabe Wagner, ninth, jumping 17-05.50
  • Shot put: Cristian Monrroy-Nunez, ninth, throwing 40-00
  • Connor Deardorff, 20th, throwing 23-07
  • Discus: Cristian Monrroy-Nunez, seventh, throwing 103-10
  • Connor Deardorff, 16th, throwing 68-00
  • 800-meter sprint medley: Hunter Kempf, Braden Bahrenfuss, Cruz Crandall and Syler Shaffer, fifth in 1:43.28
  • 4×100-meter relay: Bahrenfuss, Dylan Donovan, Jaysen Stagg and Gabe Wagner, 11th in 50.64
  • 4×200-meter relay: Blake Schwartz, Bladyn Wearmouth, Hayden and Donovan, ninth in 1:44.77
  • 4×400-meter relay: Panorama, sixth in 3:48.66
  • 4×800-meter relay: Schwartz, Cruz Stanley, Hayden and Wearmouth, sixth in 9:29.74
  • Distance medley: Crandall, Donovan, Bahrenfuss and Aden Rochholz, fifth in 4:09.54

Panora Chamber of Commerce holds multiple ribbon cuttings

Apr 18, 2025 | News

By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce held a series of ribbon cuttings on Wednesday, April 16 to welcome new businesses to the community.

Hair Jesser Salon, Jessica Alsted

Owner Tim Rietz cuts the ceremonial ribbon for Off Course Golf Carts and E Bikes.

WR Interiors, Gloria Dahl

Serenity and Bliss Photography, Rachelle Little

B&B Marketplace

Panorama Daycare Center

Rachelle Little and family

Gloria Dahl

Gloria Dahl tests out a new E Bike at Off Course Golf Carts and E Bikes.

Jessica Alsted

Miranda Meinecke holding Reed, Kandi Meinecke and Kaylinn Smith.

Adair-Casey School Board tables the awarding of contract for roofing project 

Apr 18, 2025 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

At the joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards on April 16, discussion was held regarding bids received for the Adair-Casey elementary building roof project. Six bids were received with the lowest bid being $280,508 from McKinnis Roofing from Omaha.

There was concern that the bid is considerably less than the other bids received, and that the McKinnis bid total is even below another bidder’s listed expenses. Board members clarified that they are not required to accept the lowest bid but instead are to accept the “lowest responsible bid.” There was also discussion of using in-state contractors when able. The bids are good for 60 days, beginning April 15.

After discussion, the board voted to table the awarding of a contract. The board will consult with legal counsel on the issue, and a special board meeting may be set to consider awarding a contract.

Superintendent Josh Rasmussen said it is possible the low bid is an indicator of an economic slowdown in which contractors have fewer projects. He said that could potentially save the district significant funds, which then could be put toward other projects.

Belle Fagan presented a summary of the senior trip to Washington, D.C. She and 30 other senior students recently completed an eight-day educational trip where they visited various landmarks and historical sites.

Principal Tandem Eischeid told of a problem with a freezer over spring break.

“I have to give a huge shout-out to Guthrie Center Quality Meats. They loaned us a trailer…we moved all of our food in there for about three days until the freezer got fixed,” Eischeid said. “I asked him how much, he said ‘nothing.’ ”

Superintendent Josh Rasmussen updated the board about legislative matters.

“There is also a cell phone restriction that is coming to all schools,” Rasmussen said. “Currently, the Department of Education will have some sample policies for us, which we will look over as an administrative team, and then we’ll bring those policies to the board.”        

Curriculum Director Karla Mahaffey spoke regarding her recommendation for an elementary literacy curriculum. She said the districts aim for at least 80% proficiency of students.

“We’re not there, and we need to get there,” Mahaffey said.

Mahaffey explained the curriculum she recommends is called “Wit & Wisdom.” No board action was taken at this time.

The Guthrie Center School Board approved the replacement of baseball bleachers. The new bleachers will have wheels so they can easily be moved and used at other locations, too.

Upcoming dates/events noted included a two-hour early out on April 18 and no school on Monday, April 21. There will also be two-hour early outs on April 30 and May 14 for Professional Development. Commencement is set for May 18.

The next regular board meeting will be Wednesday, May 21 at the ACGC High School media center at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

Dorothy Jean Sloss 

Apr 18, 2025 | Obituaries

1923-2025 

Dorothy Jean Sloss was born Oct. 26, 1923, to William and Bertha Sheeder Richey in Guthrie Center. Dorothy was the second of five children. Her siblings include Lillian, Jim, Joan and Donna.

Dorothy passed away peacefully at The New Homestead on April 13, 2025. She attended Guthrie Center High School and graduated in 1941. Dorothy taught country school for several years. She married Willard Sloss on Jan. 18, 1950. To this union, three children were born: Michael, Randy and Teresa. Willard and Dorothy divorced in 1988.

Dorothy worked at the county farm in the 1970s. She was a caregiver, providing for her family and friends. She cared for her parents until their deaths. Dorothy was very artistic. She loved to paint, draw, sew, quilt and garden. The name Dorothy means “Gift of God.” “A good name is more desirable than great riches,” Proverbs 22:1. Dorothy loved to read and study, with the Bible being her favorite. She patiently waited for Jesus, her savior, to close her eyes and take her last breath.

She is survived by her children, Randy (Glenda) of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and Teresa of Guthrie Center; her grandchildren, Brett Sloss of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and Ashleigh Sloss of Old Hickory, Tennessee; her great grandson, Brayden Sloss of Old Hickory, Tennessee; and her sister, Joan (Harold) Rose of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bertha Richey; her brother, Jim Richey; her sisters, Lillian Stevens and Donna Marchant; and a son, Michael Sloss.

Panorama students perform ‘The Addams Family Musical’

Apr 18, 2025 | News

Spooks and laughs were abundant at Panorama High School.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Panorama High School students performed their spring play, “The Addams Family Musical,” on March 28, 29 and 30. 

Deb Wooldridge was co-director for the play.

“The musical is a fun spin on TV’s Addams Family. Wednesday Addams falls in love with a ‘normal’ boy, the families meet, and, of course, comedy follows,” Wooldridge said.

In the lead roles were:

  • Jaysen Stagg (Gomez Addams)
  • Taylin Woolheater (Morticia Addams)
  • Emme Hardisty (Wednesday Addams)
  • Nella Rivas (Pugsley Addams)
  • Piper Godwin (Uncle Fester)
  • Evynn Stagg (Grandma Addams)
  • Easton Berhow (Lurch)
  • Noah Poldberg (Lucas Beineke)
  • Arilyan Steenblock (Alice Beineke)
  • Baylyn Herring (Mal Beineke)

Many other students were members of the cast and crew.

A large cast of “The Addams Family Musical” shows a variety of costumes.