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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 4, 2016

ARGANBRIGHTS VISIT VOLCANO. Mark Arganbright and Grace Arganbright, members of the Panorama Spanish Club, visit Poas Volcano during a trip to Costa Rica in June.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 2, 2006

THE WINNERS. Guthrie Center club champion Nate Crannell, left, and Tim Hilgenberg, handicap champion.

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30 years ago

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

WATCHIN’ AND WAITIN’. Moses is a watch dog. He is watching for someone who will take him for another ride. From left, Tyler, Dustin and Wyatt also wait patiently for Dad to finish his errands. The boys and the dog all belong to Dana and Angie Rutherford. Moses is a Newfoundland.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Aug. 7, 1986

HE NEEDS COAXING. A pet show entry last year, Lamar is a reluctant participant for the 1986 event, but may be persuaded by friends Andy, left, and Luke Howard to compete for top honors during this weekend’s Panorama Days celebration.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 4, 1976

ICE COLD. Could be the expression of Lisa Hutchins (right), as sister Tammie cranks. The girls were helping with an ice cream social sponsored by the Firemen’s Auxiliary at the Fire Hall Friday evening.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 28, 2016

SOUTH SHINES FOR PANTHERS. Luke South, a Panorama eighth grader, earned second team all-conference honors this summer by league coaches. South batted .310 and had a pitching record of 2-4 for the Panthers.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 26, 2006

JESSE JAMES PARADE FUN. A sweet ride in Adair’s old firetruck was had by Payton Harris along with her mother Lori Simmons. Tyler Simmons drove in the Jesse James parade last Saturday in Adair.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 17, 1996

BASCOM GLIDES TO VICTORY. A determined Brad Bascom glides to a breaststroke win earlier this season. The swimmers ended their regular season at 4-5 and will travel to Jefferson Saturday for the conference meet.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 30, 1986

LINDEN CLOTHING SPECIALISTS. Heather Burnham and Karen Turner, both of Linden and the Cass Clover 4-H club, were selected as state fair entries Tuesday at the Guthrie County state fair selection day. Burnham was chosen in fashion review while Turner was her alternate. Turner was picked as the clothing selection entry while alternate Laurie Eddy is not pictured.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 28, 1976

HIGH ATOP THE TREES. Julie Springer (right) and Sammy and Becky Benton enjoy swinging from playground equipment at the city park. These Guthrie Center children look like they are propped on candy cane branches growing from the tree.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 21, 2016

40^th REUNION CELEBRATED. Ten members of the YJB class of 1976 celebrated their 40th reunion on Saturday, July 2 at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, along with six of their teachers. Front row: teachers Willa Meinecke, Jamaica; Carol McDermott, Jamaica; John Millhollin, Yale; Rhonda Boddicker, Platte City, Missouri; John Boddicker, Platte City, Missouri; and Dennis Pickering, Panora. Middle row: Carolyn Dallinger, Huxley; Donnell (Scott) Vogel, Kiel, Wisconsin; Dan Ohm, Jamaica; Lori (Cornish) Raup, Panora; Virgie (Welch) Hofer, West Des Moines; and Trina (Gettler) Zimmer, Stratford. Back row: Scott Irwin-Mahomet, Illinois; Brian Farley, Atlantic; Marshall Hoyt, Perry; and Denny Ohm, Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Several classmates were also on a float in the Yale Fourth of July parade.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 19, 2006

2006 GUTHRIE CENTER AQUATIC CENTER. Lifeguards are, from top, Wyatt Rutherford, Stacy Henson, Logan Faucher, Kelsey Moon, Reid Imerman, Jordan Albright, Ian Steensen, Chelsay Wasson, Kaitlyn Royer, Ashley Meier, Jordan Lacey, Jessica Sheehy, Ashlee Hayes, Anna Denniston, Randi Imerman and Katherine Frels.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 17, 1996

THEY’RE NO. 1. The color guard from the Omar B. Shearer Post No. 124, Guthrie Center, was named the top unit in Iowa at last week’s state convention. From left, Barry Stetzel, Ron Baier, Duane McClellan, Duane Hayes, Glenda Edwards, John Shirbroun and Jerry Herron.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 17, 1986

REAL CUT UPS. Several area wood carvers displayed their works and talent at the Turn of the Century Museum in Panora last weekend, and the attraction was well attended. From right are Bob Embrey, Roy Bilbrey, Bob Hammans, Hurley Babcock and Dick Hammans. Other wood carvers present were Bill Heiland and Hugh Teale.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 21, 1976

SEASON ENDS. Panora-Linden ended Guthrie Center’s baseball season last week. The Tigers, who have averaged 15 wins a year for the last five years, bowed out at 15-7. Front, from left, Marlon Jorgensen, Terry Barrett, Clayton Black, Dave Schwartz, Rick Gilson, Chris Walters and John Van Gorden. Back, from left, coach Bob Olesen, Mike Andresen, Brad Van Gorden, Paul Mikkelsen, Bill McCool, Tony Monthei, Rick Bailey and Junior Andresen.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 14, 2016

FAST BALL. Panorama senior Aaron Klinge throws a pitch during a Class 2-A district tournament game against West Central Valley. The Panthers dropped the contest 8-6 and closed the season at 5-19 overall.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 12, 2006

OVER THE TOP. Rain Monday and early Tuesday sent rain gauges overflowing in many parts of Guthrie County. Golf course employee Amanda Moses checks out 5-plus inches in this gauge. Unofficial reports ranged up to 8 inches in the Guthrie Center area.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 10, 1996

BALL FIELD MONEY. Abbey Brown and Phillip Brown recently presented a check for $250 from a memorial fund for their grandfather, Denzel Brown, to Guthrie Center schools superintendent Steve Smith. The money will go into a fund for a new softball field. Smith reported the fund now totals $1,600.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 10, 1986

THE RACE IS ON. Radio-controlled, off road, car races were one of the features at the annual Yale Fourth of July celebration last Friday. The cars are 1/10 scale.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 7, 1976

PICNIC IN THE PARK. The Guthrie Center Lions Club held a picnic at Mitchell Park Monday night to dedicate a new shelter house built by the club last year. Newly elected president Terry Wall (left ) and vice-president Jim Denny are shown with a plaque commemorating the building in memory of Harold Hill, first local member.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 7, 2016

EYES ON THE CLOCK. McKinley Wells of Panora turns to check her time after the girls 8 and under breaststroke during a recent swim meet in Guthrie Center.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 5, 2006

IN THE ZONE. After stepping on second base, Kaitlin Rosenbeck turns to throw to first to complete a double play. At left is Jami Langgaard.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 3, 1996

SPECIAL AWARD FOR COVAULT. During Saturday evening’s Homecoming ’96 program at Guthrie Center High School, Gifford Covault was surprised by the Guthrie Center Area Development Corp. for his dedicated service and promotion of economic development in Guthrie Center. Covault chaired the first all-school reunion in 1986 and was chairman again in 1989. He has been active in numerous community groups and organizations.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 3, 1986

 

SOME HOUSEBOAT. Michelle and Chad Swanson of Panora were among the interested sightseers at Boulder Beach early Monday morning as a house belonging to Roger Anderson floated down Lake Panorama. The top of the house is visible to Michelle’s left.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 7, 1976

BICENTENNIAL BICYCLE. The young girl pictured above is covered up with flags as she rides her bike during Saturday’s parade.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 7, 2016

TEAMWORK ON DISPLAY. Panorama basketball team members working at the bathtub races (from left) are Morgan Johnk, Hope Wilderman, Devyn Kemble, Nicole Rolfes and Makenna Woodvine.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 19, 2006

 

CAMPERS IN THE SADDLE. Thomas Mahlstedt of Bagley was one of 10 campers attending a recent weeklong summer day camp at Timber Creek Therapies near Guthrie Center. He is shown on horseback in the Timber Creek riding arena along with volunteers Cindy Redfern of Guthrie Center and Duane Spicer of Panora.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 10, 1996

MAINSTREET, U.S.A. A view of Yale’s main street during the Fourth of July Parade gives a glimpse of the patriotic celebrating going on that day. It looks to be a real modern-day Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 17, 1986

SEASON OVER. The Linden Little League team posted a 5-10 record this summer. Team members include, from left, Clint Snyder, Jay Rhoten, Steve Foresman, Aaron Becker, Sean Becker, Dave Hutchins, Jon Hutchins, Clint Richards, Kolby Starr, Todd Smithson, Richard Norton, Shannon Waltz and Doug White. Kneeling are Troy Wirt, Bobbie Jo Burk and Justin Pote.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, June 14, 1976

OUCH, THAT HURTS. That was the feeling of John Arganbright (ground), Panora, as he is being administered to by Treffie Cole, Linden, during Red Cross swimming lessons at the Guthrie Center pool. The boys are not horsing around but practicing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with the instruction of Teresa Jordan. The instructors mentioned that although the children may be too little to perform the task, by knowing the procedure, they can tell others. Lessons extend through this week.