By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

This summer, the Jamaica Library (316 Main St.) is offering a variety of learning and fun for all ages. The summer reading program is ongoing all summer long. See library staff for details, including fun prizes.

The Guthrie County ISU Extension office is sponsoring the following Thursday activities:

• Thursday, June 26 at 4 p.m., kids can participate in “Tricky Towers.”
• Thursday, July 10 at 4 p.m., “Kids’ pinball machine.”
• Thursday, July 24 at 4 p.m., “Kids’ Robotics/Coding” will be held.

At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, Friends of the Jamaica Library is hosting “Fonziba Drums!” All ages are welcome to play one of Fonziba’s 30 hand-carved West African drums. An 18-minute video will show Fonziba apprenticing as a drummer in Africa. Examples of common African household items will be on display.

The Jamaica Library is open Mondays 10 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2-5 p.m., Thursdays 1:30-7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The schedule of events for Casey Fun Days (Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19) has been announced. Full details and any updates/changes will be posted on the Casey Service Club’s  Facebook page (www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064639183671). Most events will be held in the area of McPherson Street near the Casey Public Library, City Hall and downtown businesses. Some events will be held at Casey City Park (Rutt Park, 300 E. Second St.).

Friday events kick off with a kids’ parade at 6 p.m., followed by a foam party and bags tournament. A beer tent and band (The Bird Hunters) will play at Tin Lizzie’s from 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Saturday downtown events include the 5K and 1-mile runs at 7 a.m., with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. A bake sale will begin at 8:30 a.m. The bug parade begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by Methodist Church lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also at 11 a.m. is a corn-shelling demonstration. The Historical Society building will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., there will be a car and tractor show. At 3 p.m., the Science Heroes Show will be held. Tin Lizzie’s will host a beer tent and live band (Burnin’ Sensations) from 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Saturday events at Rutt Park include inflatables from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., decorate your own piggy bank from noon to 2 p.m., lunch by the ACGC Class of 2026, and bingo at 1 p.m.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

When summer afternoons are too hot or rainy for outdoor activities, it is the perfect time to enjoy the indoor fun at the Bagley Library. Besides books, movies and other media, the library offers games, a coloring poster, building straws, marble maze, crafts and a Wii console and games. Also available are free wi-fi, public computers and a charging station for phones and tablets.

The Bagley Library (117 Main St.) is open on Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Wednesdays 1-6 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 1-5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.

Also, Summer Reading Fun is offered on Friday, June 27 and Friday July 11 (1:30-2:30 p.m. each day).

As a reminder, per the library’s policy, kids younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Convertibles like this one are made for summer.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Saturday was a hot one, but this cool display of classic cars and trucks at The Lakeside Village senior living center on Highway 4 made for an enjoyable day. Vehicles on display ranged from almost a century old to recent speedsters.

This 1955 Chevy was ready to show.

“Baby, have you got enough gas?” Who wouldn’t want this little red Corvette?

One of the true classics on display at the Lakeside Village Car Show on Saturday.

A few classic trucks were also on display at the Lakeside Village Car Show.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

At the June 9 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, citizen Cory Martinson asked the council to consider changing the ordinance to allow chickens within city limits.

“I would like to change the ordinance to have three or four laying hens in my backyard,” Martinson said. “Other cities do it. We can do it, too.”

Martinson said he checked around with many nearby cities and found that most allow chickens. Councilmember Garold Thomas said he would want to review ordinances from other cities. Martinson said he will work on collecting some examples of such ordinances from communities in the area. No formal action was taken at this time.

The council held a second reading of a proposed “Recreational Vehicle Parking” ordinance. The council voted 4-1 to approve the second reading and also voted 4-1 to waive the third reading and pass the ordinance. Fidel Hernandez was the “nay” vote on both.

City administrator Kris Arrasmith reported that the citywide garage sales and citywide cleanup events went well.

Becky Benton (State Street Insurance) presented information to the council about the city’s Work Compensation insurance renewal. The council approved the renewal.

The next regular meeting of the city council is set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14. The public is welcome.