Cribbage results from Oct. 30

Special to the Times Vedette

On Oct. 30, a total of nine players participated. Wayne Nickel, Robert Klever and Lela Schwartz each got a 16. Jane Barcus and Allen Pierce each had a 17. Sandy Rumelhart got a 22.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

Chargers face Mount Ayr in second round

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC football (9-0) hosts Mount Ayr (7-2) tonight, Friday, Nov. 1 in the A division second-round playoffs. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ACGC has a win over Mount Ayr this season after defeating them, 40-14, in early October. Mount Ayr beat Earlham (6-3) in a 58-50 shootout to get to the second round. ACGC handled Wayne, 28-0, in its first-round matchup. Mount Ayr has some weapons ACGC will need to be aware of. Quarterback Jackson Ruggles has 847 passing yards and 10 passing TDs. He also has 522 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs. Behind him is Dyson Thompson, who has 125 carries for 888 yards and seven TDs. Tate Dugan is Ruggles’ favorite target, with 20 catches for 360 yards and six TDs. Of course, ACGC is no stranger to dynamic weapons, boasting a few themselves. Jathan South has 475 passing yards, seven passing TDs, 966 rushing yards, and 19 rushing TDs. His 26 total TDs rank sixth among all players in the A division. Then you have the running back duo of Mike Fuller and Joe Crawford. Miller leads ACGC with 148 carries for 1,094 yards and 12 TDs (and one passing TD on his one pass attempt this season). Crawford has 79 carries for 872 yards and seven TDs. He leads the team in receiving with 14 catches for 258 yards and four TDs.

Panorama girls cross country and Poldberg to compete at state meet on Saturday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Saturday, Nov. 2, Panorama cross country will compete in the 1A state championship boys and girls meets at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge. The girls cross country team qualified for state after its second-place finish at the 1A qualifying meet last Thursday, Oct. 24. The team will consist of Kylie Rochholz, Laicey Lutz, Almiranda Burnett, Nella Rivas, Maddy Lutz and Corrie Knapp. Noah Poldberg qualified as an individual for the boys by placing third at the 1A state-qualifying meet. The girls race will start at 10:30 a.m. The boys race will start at 11:15 a.m.

ACGC girls and boys travel to Fort Dodge for state meet on Saturday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys and girls cross country teams travel to the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Nov. 2 for the 1A state championship meet. Both squads qualified for the state meet after winning the qualifying races last Thursday, Oct. 24. The boys team will be Preston Kent, Gavin Sloss, Tate Fever, Noah Kading, Jonny Kading, Brody Beeler and Jameson Pfrang. The girls team will be Ava Campbell, Cadence Petersen, Jayla Hoover, Adalyn Benson, Emmarae Ellis, Paige Van Meter and Lillie Lauzon.

GCH trustees told financial audit is ‘clean’

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Oct. 24 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, Brian Green, representing the firm of Eide Bailly, presented the draft of the FY2024 financial audit report. No significant irregularities or concerns were noted.

The trustees discussed and compared costs of leasing (versus buying) the Panora Clinic building. No board action was taken at this time.

The trustees approved a reimbursement resolution allowing expenses incurred for the expansion project, prior to the issuance of the bonds, to be allocated to the project and reimbursed.

Medical staff credentialing and the report on September financials were approved.

The dates of the November and December board meeting were changed due to holiday conflicts. The November meeting will be Dec. 2 and the December meeting will be Dec. 30.

The trustees then went into a special closed session. After the closed session, the trustees approved the recommendation of the Board Executive Committee related to the CEO incentive and wage compensation.

The next regular meeting of the trustees is set for Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. The public is welcome to join in person or via remote technology. Details can be found at www.guthriecountyhospital.org.