By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

Saturday’s parade once again proved why it is the signature event of Panorama Days. Fire trucks rolled by. Race cars rumbled through town. Confetti floated through the air. Children darted from curb to curb in pursuit of enough candy to keep local dentists employed through Christmas. It was impossible to leave the parade without smiling — or checking your shoes for Tootsie Rolls.

The parade winners were chosen as follows:

100 – Commercial

• 1^st place: Guthrie County State Bank
• 2nd place: The Captain’s Pick and Spikes, LPN
• 3rd place: Wood Duck Landscapes and Deluxe Docks & Lifts

200 – Organization

• 1st place: Pack 153 Cub Scouts of Guthrie County
• 2nd place: The SWAMP
• 3rd place: DNR/Springbrook

300 – Novelties/Float

• 1st place: Panora Linden Class of 1976
• 2nd place: Calvary Chapel
• 3rd place: Misfit Racing

400 – Antique/Classic Cars

• 1st place: Ron and Cathy Godwin, 1951 Fors F150 Rat Rod
• 2nd place: Mike Tebon, 1948 Willys Jeep restored
• 3rd place: Mike Freestone/Sara Bliven 1961 Chevy Impala, Twilight Turquoise

500 – Tractor/Farm

• 1st place: John Bunnell restored 2010
• 2nd place: Kevin Kroeger 1946 Allis Chalmers C
• 3rd place: Nathan Kroeger 1947 Massey-Harris 44-6

600 – Fire Dept/EMS

• 1st place: Panora FD
• 2nd place: Bagley FD
• 3rd place: Panora EMS

700 – Golf Cart

• 1st place: Panora Jr Class – After Prom

800 – Entertainment

• 1st place: Panorama Football Team

All first place winners will receive $50 in chamber bucks.

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

Panorama Days featured a Kid Zone on Saturday with unlimited access to inflatables, jousting arena, a mechanical bull, face painting and caricature drawings. Several food vendors also lined First Street while live music was offered on the town square. 

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By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

The Lake Panorama Ski Show was scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but high winds made performing too dangerous. The show moved to Sunday, when blue skies and calmer water finally gave those talented skiers the stage they deserved. It was warm along the south shore, but longtime spectators know sunshine is simply part of the ticket price. Photos courtesy of the Lake Panorama Ski Team. 

Photos by Lindsey Hjortsvang

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A popular event at Panorama Days is the kids’ fishing derby. Many fish of all sizes were caught and released, along with at least one turtle. The annual event saw a record-setting 136 kids participate this year. A perfect morning yielded many fish and even more smiles. Award winners included:

Biggest Fish by Age Group

• Ages 3-5: Baker Croghan – 13.5-inch Catfish
• Ages 6-8: Gwen Downing – 17-inch Catfish
• Ages 9-11: Brecken Strehle – 18-inch Catfish
• Ages 12-13: Raelyn Knudsen – 15.25-inch Catfish

Smallest Fish by Age Group

• Ages 3-5: Tryce Bendickson – 2.5-inch Green Sunfish
• Ages 6-8: Cameron Day – 2.5-inch Green Sunfish
• Ages 9-11: Adam Weisz – 1.375-inch Green Sunfish
• Ages 12-13: Caleb Pelzer – 1.75-inch Green Sunfish

Overall Big Fish Winners

• Brecken Strehle – 18-inch Catfish
• Gwen Downing – 17-inch Catfish
• Jesse Sandberg – 16-inch Catfish

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The shore at the marina was lined with young fishers.

Adam Perry releases a turtle that was accidentally caught.

Reed and Adam Perry enjoy father-son time at the derby.

Allison Stanley helps Brynley Birch show her catch.

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