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Guthrie County Supervisors approve Calmer subdivision plat

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Jan. 27 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Supervisors included consideration regarding the proposed Scott Calmer Minor Subdivision, about 4 acres north of Highway 4 near Panora. A public hearing was held on the matter. Following the public hearing, the supervisors voted to approve the final plat of the subdivision.

The board also held a budgetary work session, hearing from three departments (human resources, conservation, and county attorney).

Conservation Director Brad Halterman noted that his budget projections show an expected decrease in camping revenues. He said camping revenue numbers had been increased for several years but now seem to be returning to pre-COVID levels.

Halterman shared an unusual discovery on the bike trail. He said in the winter, it is common to see large snow drifts on the bike trail, but this winter’s lack of snow cover led to a new sight. He noted that the wind has left many corn stalks in drift patterns on the trail.

“We had drifts waist-high,” Halterman said. “So, that was new.”

County Engineer Josh Sebern discussed right-of-way contracts for road/bridge projects.

The supervisors approved Dani Fink to serve as secretary for the newly formed EMS nine-member committee. The committee’s meetings will be posted on the county website.

The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person (at the courthouse) or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#

Panther esports match rescheduled to Feb. 6

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama esports team was set to compete tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 27, but was forced to reschedule due to player illness to Wednesday, Feb. 6. This means that the regular season finale for the Panthers will be played as back-to-back games. Panorama’s playoff hopes hang in the balance of these two results.

Panorama boys lose to ACGC, 85-43

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team (1-14) lost a home game to ACGC (6-8) on Friday, Jan. 23. ACGC had its largest point total this season against the Panthers. Cruz Crandall led the Panthers in scoring with 14 points and led in assists with four. Jaxson Stauffer added eight points. Reed Draper led the team in rebounds with six.

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Panther boys narrowly fall to Exira-EHK, 59-52

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team (1-15) lost its away game to Exira-EHK (1-13) on Monday, Jan. 26. A third-quarter rally from the Spartans ultimately gave them enough cushion to survive a late Panorama comeback attempt. Cruz Crandall once again led the way in scoring with 15 points. Reed Draper added nine points and led the team in rebounds with seven. 

The Panthers return to the court tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 27, at home in a clash with Madrid (11-4). Madrid has won the last seven straight against Panorama including a close 58-50 win earlier this season. The Tigers have one of the most dangerous sophomore players in the state in Jevyn Severson, who leads them in points (24.7), rebounds (9.1) and assists (3.3).

ACGC’s offensive burst spurs 85-43 win over Panthers

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys basketball team (6-8) had its highest point total of the season at Panorama (1-14) on Friday, Jan. 23. The scoring effort was spearheaded by Thomas Skram, who exploded for 27 points on 11/16 shooting. Preston Kent with 15, Joe Crawford with 13 and Jonny Kading with 12 joined him in double figures. Kading also led in assists with six.

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