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On Aug. 9, a total of 10 players participated. Lela Schwartz, Roy Carl, Rhonda Titus and Robert Klever each got a 16; Allen Pierce and Sandy Rumelhart both got 20.

On Aug. 11, a total of 15 players participated. Kathy Feilmeier, Dennis Betts, Rex Schoonover and Dan Webb each had a 16; Sue Mozingo got an 18.

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.

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The Panorama Days Kids Fishing Derby set a new record with 114 kids casting lines under blue skies and sunshine — and the fish were definitely biting. Thanks to the support of Lake Panorama Fin & Feather, T-Dogg’s (for donating 30 dozen night crawlers), and Mark Buster (sponsor of the $60 big fish cash prize), more than $2,000 in trophies, prizes and cash were given out. The event was FREE for families to enjoy.

Winners by Age Group

Ages 3-5

• Smallest: Henry Allspach – 4” green eared sunfish
• Biggest: Emmett Randal – 18” catfish

Ages 6-8

• Smallest: Louise Herro – 3” green eared sunfish
• Biggest: Kaylee Mathews – 18.25” catfish

Ages 9-11

• Smallest: Barrett Manning – 2” minnow
• Biggest: Alister Livingston – 20” catfish

Ages 12-13

• Smallest: Caleb Pelzer – 2.75” green eared sunfish
• Biggest: Rowen DeBoef – 19” catfish

Top 3 Overall Biggest Fish

First – Alister Livingston (20”) – $60 and trophy

Second – Lucas Gaynor (19.75”) – $40 and trophy

Third – Rowen DeBoef (19”) – $20 and trophy

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The Lake Panorama National Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup is being held Aug. 7-10 at Lake Panorama National Resort. A past captains happy hour was held this year, and all who were in attendance for day one are pictured here. 

Front row: Jack Beavers 2014, Mark Chew 2009, Larry Kleinwolterink 2011, Gary Smool 2010, Dick Groom 2005, Ben Smith 2023, Brandon Waddle 2007, Gerry Martin 2002, and Rod Robson 2025.

Second row: Mark Juhl 2006, Greg Steffen 2023, Kane Powell 2017, Bill Douglass 2014, Dave Wagler 2011, Dave Greiner 2020, Jim Tometich 2025, Matt Pearey 2022, Russ Hawley 2019, and Dale Hochreiter 2009.

Third row: Kelvin Hafner 2024, Jason Grossman 2018, Rod Knudsen 2015, Mike Lowe 1999, Barry Monaghan 2000, Marcus Lewis 2024, Tristan Monaghan 2021, and Teddy Hawley 2020.

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Forty-six contestants took part in the 2025 Panorama Days Cribbage Tournament with each entry fee of $5 being donated to support the Panorama Days festivities. Bill Eby and Stine Seed Company sponsored the event, providing $100 in prize money, popcorn and caps. Tom Smith emerged as the tournament champion, winning all four matches. Dave Coffman took second place followed by Jillian Ortner in third and Joe VanDrasek in fourth. Kathy Fielmeyer, Jillian Ortner and Wayne Nickel were awarded $5 for their 24-hands. Special thanks to Rhonda Titus for her help with the event.

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Chelsey Miller, a board-certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), is joining GCH Clinics. She graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2011 with an associate of science in nursing (ASN). In 2015, she earned a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from Kaplan University. Her academic journey continued at Chamberlain University, where she completed a master of science in nursing (MSN) with a specialization as a family nurse practitioner in 2020.

“After 14 years in healthcare, I’ve come full circle — returning to my hometown. My career has taken me through a range of specialties, including geriatric care, internal medicine, hospice and urgent care. Each step in my career has deepened my commitment to providing accessible, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients of all ages. Working in an urgent care has allowed me to meet people where they are during unexpected and stressful moments, and I value the opportunity to listen, diagnose and act quickly to help them feel better. It is a privilege to serve the community that values relationships and personalized care, and I am honored to join the GCH Clinics team,” Miller said.

Miller will be seeing patients at the walk-in clinic in Panora at the end of August. The hours for the walk-in clinic are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each weekday. They are closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Approximately 50 people attended the Sloss family reunion on Aug. 3 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center. The event brought together members of the family tree of Samuel Sloss, Sr. and Mary (Bunting) Sloss.

Doug Rutherford gave a prayer before the meal. Kay Thomas presented to Sam Sloss a framed picture of Samuel Sloss, Jr. and Mary (Bunting) Sloss. Doug Rutherford headed up a program of Sloss history. Memorabilia and copied stories were available for all to enjoy. 

Family attended from Guthrie Center, Perry, Yale, Adair, Casey, Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Pleasant Hill, Ames, and Granger, Iowa; Hillsborough, North Carolina; Mt. Juliet and Portland, Tennessee; Bentonville, Arkansas; and Lancaster, Ohio.