10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 17, 2016

PANTHER PRODUCTIONS. The Panther Productions Journalism class at the KCCI news desk (front row, from left) Trevor Babcock, Grace Arganbright and KC Gafkjen, (back row) Baylee Gymer, Emily Housten, Miranda Mleynek, Bryn Steffen, Jensen Wilke, Michelle Mleynek, Grace Arganbright, Christin Koch, Dalee Rogers and Dylan Perez. Missing is Skylar Vogel.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 15, 2006

IN OR OUT? Shooter Bryce Paterson thinks it’s good while Landon Walker stands ready to rebound while the boys were shooting hoops on N. Third Street.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 20, 1996

THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT. Based on criteria such as initiative, citizenship, integrity and spirit, the following Guthrie Center High Schoolers were named as the February Students of the Month (Irk senior Tawnia Sheeder, junior Maria Feilmeyer, sophomore Jim Terwilliger and freshman Abbey Brown.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 13, 1986

CONFERENCE CO-CHAMPS. Members of Panora-Linden’s West Central 8 Conference co-champs are: front row, left to right, Doug Ratcliff, Matt Rivas, Mike Safley, Todd Winter, Steve Baird and David Ashton. Back row, Coach Bob Sandquist, Tim Pote, Mark Knapp, Treffie Cole, Mark Hennick, Doug Pittman, Bryan Richey and assistant coach Tom Braun.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 17, 1976

50-YEAR MEMBERS. Six women were cited at the Guthrie County convention of Women’s Clubs Monday for their 50-year membership in the organization. Seated, from left, Mrs.

Everett Cornish, Florence Jones and Helen Schauf, Bayard. Back row, Ruth Thornburg, Menlo, county president, Elva Hill, Guthrie Center, Mrs. E.A. McDonald, Menlo, and Wilma Gillespie, Guthrie Center. The convention was held at the Guthrie Center United Methodist Church.

50-year members not present for the picture were Nora Blackman, Panora; Mrs. Ralph Chapman, Bagley; and Mrs. Charles Peters, Mrs. G.F. Hidlebaugh and Mrs. Flossie Hawkins, Bayard.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 10, 2016

ALL-IOWA HONOR DANCE TEAM. Three members of the Panorama Dance Team were selected for the 2016 All-Iowa Honor dance team. They are (from left) Skye Vogel, Kate Wingert and Christin Koch.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 8, 2006

CHOW TIME. Melvin and Helen Clark of Yale were among the 349 persons who went through the food line at Farmers State Bank’s open house Saturday. Bank director Dave Whiton served sausage during the 85th birthday celebration.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 13, 1996

DUCK-HOME SWEET DUCK-HOME. Guthrie County Conservation Board aide Jerome Wiskus sets up a new duck house near Wichita. The Conservation Board, headquartered at the Turn of the Century Museum in Panora, has created many duck and goose nests for the returning water fowl.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 6, 1986

HAPPY HAWKETTES. The Panora-Linden bench reacts to a foul called against Clarinda in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s 40-35 victory that vaulted the Hawkettes into the state tournament field for the first time in 19 years. From left, Cozy Nelsen, Melinda Frankhouser, Darnell Shook, Tami Wilcoxson, Cheryl Ostby, Kristi Jorgensen and Theresa Mills.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 10, 1976

JELLY WEEK. Guthrie Center Jaycees will be canvassing the town Sunday afternoon on their annual jelly sales project. Proceeds from the sales go to the Guthrie County Association for Retarded Citizens. Making the first sale is Mike Hamling, left, who collects a dollar from mayor John Gilson.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 3, 2016

STILL SHINING. Members of the Sunshine Club say faith, friendship and food keep the group together. The club has been in existence for 61 years.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 1, 2006

IT SAYS SO RIGHT HERE. Lauren Hansen and her father, Lance, visited the Book Fair in the elementary media center during the Celebration of Learning Feb. 20.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 28, 1996

GONZALES ON DUTCH TRACK TEAM. Sunny Gonzales of Guthrie Center is a member of the Central College women’s track team. A freshman, Gonzales is high jumping and running sprints and hurdles for the Dutch who had four indoor meets in February. They open the outdoor season March 30.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 27, 1986

ALL’S WELL. Except for an apparent nervous bubble gum bubble, Panora-Linden assistant coach Deanna Yilek appears as cool, calm and collected as her boss coach Bud McCrea during Tuesday night’s semi-final girls regional game at Valley West Des Moines. For doubters, that actually is McCrea sitting on the bench with hands folded.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, March 3, 1976

CALENDAR GIRLS. A warm companion helps brighten a gray March afternoon for Laura Hoyt, Guthrie Center, who poses with her female German Shepherd, Cinder.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 25, 2016

VAN HOUTEN VICTORY. Panorama’s Tyler Van Houten (right) tries to escape Caleb Gunderson from Sioux Central in a 145-pound match on Feb. 18. Van Houten won by a third-period pin.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 22, 2006

FLAPJACK MASTERS. After several years in charge of pancakes for the annual Guthrie Center FFA appreciation breakfast, Chris Simmons, left, and Austin Willms Wednesday morning displayed their pancake flipping prowess before passing on their spatulas.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 21, 1996

JUST WISHING. Michael Dent, Panora, casts a wishful glance at mini toys and tractors displayed by Gary Gilbert of Stuart. A large crowd was on hand for the Panora Lions Club-sponsored Farm Tractor and Toy Show Saturday. Booth space was at a premium.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 20, 1986

COMPUTER JARGON. Kass Duis, Panora-Linden, adult education coordinator and instructor of a data processing class, reviews a computer program with George and Beverly Ohm of Yale. Nearly 90 persons are enrolled in adult education classes being held this semester. Duis said 14 were in data processing, 22 in slimnastics/aerobics, seven in finance, 12 in quilting, 22 in ballroom dancing, and 12 in stenciling.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 25, 1976

FROSTY? The 8-inch snow that blanketed the area over the weekend began melting nearly as fast as it fell. Here, a snowman of Joy Hasbrouck’s is about to lose out to the 50-degree temperatures.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 18, 2016

STATE QUALIFIERS. Panorama wrestlers advancing to the state tournament are (from left) Gunnar Grunsted, Tyler Van Houten, Daniel Jensen and George Appleseth. The Panthers will compete Thursday in the first round at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 15, 2006

AND THE WINNER IS… Mr. Tail Twister, Cole Stetzel, looks for the winner of a door prize during the annual Pork Producers banquet. At left are president Keith Stetzel and queen Jodi Calvert. Vice-president Scott Benton holds a glass pig while Miss Pig-tail, Genevieve Hoover, waits to draw again.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 7, 1996

BEEF ROYALTY. Rachel McDermott of Jamaica, second from left, was crowned

1996 Guthrie County Beef Queen at Saturday’s cattlemen’s banquet in Guthrie Center.

Treva Richter of Guthrie Center, left, and Tara Carney of Adair, right, will serve as beef princesses. Also pictured is 1995 queen Tania Sheeder of Guthrie Center.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 13, 1986

SPELLING BEES. Nicole Klinkefus and Troy Downing placed first and fifth among fifth graders at the Knights of Columbus spelling bee in Guthrie Center Saturday. As a first-place winner, Klinkefus qualified for the regional contest to be held in April.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 18, 1976

TIGER ROUNDBALLERS. Front row, from left, assistant coach Phil Przychodzin, Mark Eischeid, Chris Walters, Mike Andresen, Rick Gilson, Jeff Booth, Clayton Black, Ron Durst, Bill McCool and coach Denny Jones. Second row, Scott Cahail, Jim Glassell, Tom Langgaard, Jeff Blass, Mick Kesselring, Roger Middleton, Paul May and Bill Hayes. Third row, manager Mark Hunt, Dan Hick, Rich Monthei, Doug Short, Ed Hanson, and manager Mike Monthei. Absent is Terry Barrett.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 11, 2016

PULLING OUTLAW. Richard Clark wins races and trophies each year on a truck-pulling circuit. He is shown with an unusual first place trophy received at Rock Valley in 2012. It is a uniquely designed case holding a fine BBQ set.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 8, 2006

REAL CUT-UPS. Guthrie Center first-graders Peyton Busse and Morgan Vaughan stretch a paper Valentine cut out across the front doorway of the elementary school.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 7, 1996

SCULPTING WITH MORE POWER! Frank Teale of Panora uses a chainsaw to sculpt a gnome during Winterfest.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 6, 1986

CHALK UP TWO. Shannon Kindred is almost automatic for the Hawkettes when she gets this close to the basket against an opposing defense. She scored 42 points.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 11, 1976

PLATES ON SALE. Commemorative Bicentennial plates featuring the official Guthrie Center Bicentennial logo arrived Tuesday and are being sold at various Chamber of Commerce stores. Above, Chamber president Jim Vandevanter accepts a check for the first plates from Rosiene Barnes at the Shoe Box as logo designer Rick Rice displays the plates.