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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 3, 2016

ATTEND CONVENTION. Panorama FFA members attending the 2016 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis are (front row, from left) Destiny Watson, Maggie Woodvine, Aaron Irving, Ada Schauer, Lindsey Van Gundy, Anna Holloway, Colten Boatman, Bailey Christofferson, (back row) Chris Allison, Jackson Carstens, Tate Willey, Nic Parker, Jamy Randol, Noah Ramsey.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Nov. 1, 2006

ROYAL NEIGHBORS of America spent $250 at Hometown Foods in Guthrie Center last week as a “Make A Difference Day” donation to the Outreach Center. Pictured are Rose Jensen, Don Reinhart, Darlene Schnobrich, Eric Grove, Jeanette Whitney and Skip Cline.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Nov. 6, 1996

HOT SHOT BOWLERS. These eight students participated in the West Central District Special Olympics Bowling Tournament in Des Moines Oct. 24. First-place winners advance to state competition on Nov. 23. Front, from left: Cody Trent, Elizabeth Bacon (1st), Jacob Cockerham (1st), Athena Anderson. Back, from left: Robert Eivins (1st), Scott Reinhart, Kim Hall, August Kuster (1st).

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Nov. 5, 1986

CLOWNING AROUND. Kris Stringham, right, was a clown in this year’s Halloween parade at the elementary school. Treva Richter as a mouse is on the left.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Nov. 17, 1976

GOBLINS TREATED. Guthrie Center’s Jaycees were at the elementary school Friday afternoon to give out candy to parading ghosts and goblins. Jaycees, from left, are Dennis Kunkle, Kenny Myers and Del Wedemeyer. Additional prizes were given for the best costume in each classroom.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Oct. 20, 2016

FUN RUN? Volunteer Cindy Jerry helps guide runners during the Zombie Fun Run/Walk at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 25, 2006

100 YEAR SERVERS. Charlotte Hunt, Joni Thompson and Cindy Steensen, along with the crew at Dowd Drug in Guthrie Center, served around 200 pieces of cake last Thursday to commemorate the business’ 100th anniversary. The cakes were made by Ina Kness.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 30, 1996

WHO SAYS THERE’S NOTHING GOOD ON TV? This cat is all decked out in his tuxedo, perhaps waiting for a good Halloween movie (unless he’s a scaredy-cat… then he might be waiting for election results!).

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Oct. 30, 1986

THE PLUMPER. Chris Herron gained the title of master pumpkin grower around these parts with this giant 105-pounder. Herron, a junior at Panora-Linden High School, raised 140 mounds of pumpkins on a third of an acre and sold the orange beauties all over central Iowa.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 27, 1976

ANTIQUE TRACTOR. Sam Robinson, left, president of the county conservation board, and Doug Meredith, executive director of the board, show an antique John Deere that will be on display Sunday at the county’s Turn of the Century Museum in Panora.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Oct. 20, 2016

ARTS COUNCIL FALL FESTIVAL. Those attending the Guthrie County Art Councils Fall Festival at the Lake Panorama National Conference Center on Sunday, Oct. 16 enjoy listening to musician Chari Heldenbrand perform.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 11, 2006

TOO BIG! This St. Bernard couldn’t ride in the chuckwagon at Orscheln’s open house last Saturday. He seemed to be more interested in the hamburgers and hot dogs that were served.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 16, 1996

THEY’RE TOPS. Julie Christensen of Guthrie Center and Pete Durbin of Bagley were honored with the Bellinger and Hog Wild awards for their dedication and service.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Oct. 16, 1986

STRATEGY SESSION. West Central football coach Kal Goodchild confers with assistant Todd Goodell, left, before sending in a play with wide receiver Mark Simons. At right is the Warriors’ Steve Nolan.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 20, 1976

GRAIN FOR FULK. Guthrie County farmers Jim Brad-ford, right, and Charles Booth took a load of grain to Boone and donated it to Ken Fulk, GOP candidate for the Fifth District congressional seat.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Oct. 27, 2016

PROM DRESS TRY ON. ACGC High School freshmen Jessica and Jenna Stringer try on dresses at The Prom Closet in Coon Rapids.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 11, 2006

HANG ON! Lois Betts, Guthrie Center, didn’t know what kind of ride she was in for with Orscheln’s manager George Hunt giving customers rides on their Boss 4×4 Chuckwagon last Saturday.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 16, 1996

GCHS KING, QUEEN. Matt VanMeter and Abby Snyder were crowned Guthrie Center High School homecoming king and queen at a coronation ceremony at the gym Thursday night.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Oct. 16, 1986

LEAGUE CO-CHAMPS. Panora-Linden tied with Adair-Casey for the West Central 8 Conference volleyball title this fall. The nucleus of the varsity team consisted of these players. Front, Tami Wilcoxson, Shannon Kindred and Heather Burnham. Back, Kristi Jorgensen, Lisa Hesseltine and Angie Brotherson. Absent for photo, Kelly Armstrong.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 13, 1976

WHO’S NUMBER ONE? Panora-Linden cheerleader Kim Heiland and Guthrie Center’s Kris Atteberry both proclaim their football teams number one. The issue will be decided Friday at Panora when the unbeaten Hawks and Tigers do battle.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Oct. 20, 2016

GET FUNKY. A Funky Zebras women’s clothing store will open in Panora on Oct. 28. The owners are, left to right, Lorrie Motsick, Dee Eckley and Karla Bristle. They are shown with the store mascot.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 11, 2006

MEDAL CEREMONY Sen. Tom Harkin presents replacement medals to the family of the late Claude Messinger of Menlo, a World War II veteran. From left, Claude’s daughter Luann Powell of Stuart, son Dave Messinger of Menlo and grandson Bill Messinger of Menlo.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 9, 1996

FIRST TIME EVER FOR FHA CO-PRESIDENCY. Seniors Daryl Grove and Krist Albaugh will lead FHA as co-presidents this year.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Oct. 16, 1986

SOAKED SCOUTS. A fall camporee for approximately 400 Boy Scouts from central Iowa was hosted by St. Thomas More Catholic Youth Center at Lake Panorama Friday and Saturday. The camporee was rather uneventful, however, as more than 2 inches of rain washed out most of the activities. Many of the scouts and their leaders left Saturday morning. Others retreated to Vets Auditorium in Panora where their hosts were Panora scouts. Among those sticking out the periodic downpours were, from left, Brian Chestelson, Randy Light and Travis Armstrong, all of Grimes.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 15, 1976

FIREFIGHTING TACTICS. Guthrie Center firemen Jim Robson, right, and Steve Rosenbeck donned oxygen equipment before entering the basement of a burning home on North 12th Street last Thursday.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Oct. 6, 2016

RICKHEIM WITH THE WIN. Panorama’s Brody Rickheim carries for yardage against South Hamilton on Friday, Sept. 23. Rickheim had 10 carries for 44 yards. The Panthers won, 42-17.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 4, 2006

LET’S GO, TIGERS! A dance team from Guthrie Center High School performed its routine at Friday afternoon’s pep rally at the courthouse lawn and at halftime of the football game.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 2, 1996

ROLE REVERSAL. During an in-service day last Friday at Guthrie Center High School, teachers took classes including one on “Beginning Internet.” In foreground is Sue Slater of Guthrie Center. Other class sites were Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard and Manning High School. The four area schools comprise the Western Consortium Staff Development, which will meet three times this school year.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Vedette, Oct. 2, 1986

HOMECOMING FINALISTS. Panora-Linden’s homecoming king and queen will be announced Thursday evening at the high school auditorium. Candidates for king and queen selected by the student body are Tim Hawley, Kelly Armstrong, Mark Knapp, Lynley Squires, Tim Pote and Debbie Wolfe.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 6, 1976

SIGNS GRANT. The North Central Iowa Area Agency on Aging recently approved an $1,800 grant for construction of a ramp to the meeting room above the library. Sam Steensen, second from left, signs the agreement for the Chamber of Commerce. Also pictured are, from left, Dean Wright, Steensen, Bob Irwin of the NCIAA, Mafalda Makey and Lois Wickland.