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The Guthrie County Hospital Stuart Rehab Clinic celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 16 during the Chamber Coffee event at its new location, 211 S.W. Seventh St. in Stuart. Community members enjoyed refreshments, clinic tours and the opportunity to learn more about the clinic’s rehabilitation services.

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Chet Vaughan, Rhonda Titus, Lela Schwartz and Dick Ellis each got a 16; Clint Malbon got a 17; Sue Mozingo got a 20; Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, 18 and 20; Robert Klever got an 18 and a 20; and Dave Richter got the high score with a 17 and a 21.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and 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.

By Rich Wicks  |  Times Vedette

Recent favorable weather has been ideal for most anything outdoors, including putting up Halloween decorations. Here are a few examples of yards decorated for the season. If you know of a yard that should be included, please email rich@gctimesnews.com.

Cute creatures at 505 Prairie St. in Guthrie Center.

A perennial favorite is the yard at 1103 Prairie St. in Guthrie Center.

Various spooky creatures roam the yard at 315 West Church St., Panora.

A frightful welcome at 115 North First St. in Panora.

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Lynn Zajicek, Dave Carstens, Kurt Duis and Dave Arganbright installed a new mural on the west side of Veterans Auditorium in Panora on Thursday to honor those who have served in the military. The mural’s artist is Kelly Nielsen.

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Below is a list of trick-or-treating schedules and related events around the area.

Adair

Citywide trick-or-treating is set for 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Adair Chamber of Commerce is holding a Halloween party on Oct. 31 at the Community Building (308 Stuart St.). A meal will be served by the Chamber and United Methodist Church for a freewill donation. A costume contest will be held at 6:30 p.m., with trick-or-treating 6-7:30 p.m.

Casey

The public is welcome to come to the Beggar’s Night Bash on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4-5 p.m. at the Community Building. Hot dogs and bottled water will be available while they last. Afterwards, the youngsters will be trick-or-treating around town.

Guthrie Center

Trick-or-treating in Guthrie Center will be Thursday, Oct. 29, with downtown businesses from 5-6 p.m. and residential from 6-8 p.m. A trunk-or-treat will be held at The New Homestead (2306 State St.) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Guthrie Center (Mary J. Barnett) Library will hold a Li-Boo-Ary event that evening from 5-6:30 p.m. including a candy apple bar. Little Charger Early Learning Center (203 Park Ave.) will give out hot dogs from 5:30-7 p.m. or while they last.

Jamaica

Events are set for Thursday, Oct. 29. 

Jamaica Public Library (316 Main St.) will host an “Almost Scary Drop-in Party” including:

• 4:30-6 p.m.: Pumpkin art (pumpkins provided, or bring your own)
• 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Pizza Party
• 6 p.m.: Almost Scary storytime

Jamaica’s Community Center (322 Main St.) will host an event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. including:

• Trunk-or-Treat outside
• Costume party
• Pumpkin judging at 7 p.m. (Bring a carved or decorated pumpkin)
• Movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”

Cider, snacks and caramel apple bars will be provided. Bring a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc.

Linden

Citywide trick-or-treating is set for 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Panora

Downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters from 5-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Par 3 golf course will have a trunk-or-treat 5-7 p.m., and residential areas will be 6-8 p.m.

The Lakeside Village welcomes trick-or-treaters 5-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Stuart

Trick-or-treating will be on Saturday, Oct. 31 with the business district set for 5-6:30 p.m. and residential 6-9 p.m.

Yale

Citywide trick-or-treating is set for Saturday, Oct. 31. Also, the Yale Saddle Club will host a children’s Halloween festival at the Yale Community Building on Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m. Everything is free, including hot dogs, chips, hot chocolate, cold drinks and treats, pumpkin painting, pony rides, games and prizes.