10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 20, 2014

COMPANIONS. Two grazing goats keep company with a horse in a pasture at the Jim Wendl residence.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 19, 2004

UP ON THE ROOFTOPS. The heavy snowfalls earlier this month have created roof problems for homeowners and business owners alike. Ice dams have formed, backing up water under roofing material and causing leaks. Last week, Larry Brandt, left, and Larry Brandt, Jr. were on the roof of their Guthrie Center business shoveling snow.

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 30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 16, 1994

LOTS OF ARC. West Central’s Gabe Peasley launches a shot over Guthrie Center’s Andy Priestley early in the third period as Steve Stringham, right, positions for a possible rebound.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 16, 1984

PARTY TIME. Students at the Panora-Linden elementary school in Linden Monday helped long-time secretary Alta Snyder celebrate her birthday. The party included a clown (Connie Lyons, Jefferson), balloon bouquet, cake and a skit featuring Kyle Hesseltine as the children’s favorite secretary.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Feb. 18, 1974

WHAT HAPPENED? It’s hard to figure just what did happen on this play as players look in opposite directions. Panora-Linden forward Cheryl Holloway, left, was called for a foul. With Holloway is Kris Heiland. Stuart-Menlo guards are Marcene Sinclair, Gloria Thurman and Arlyce Williams with the ball. Other P-L player is Diane Hardenburg.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 30, 2014

GUY POWELL AWARD. At Thursday’s Midwest Partnership annual meeting at Lake Panorama, Dale Grotjohn of Panora, right, was named winner of the Guy Powell Award. It recognizes excellence in leadership and passion for economic development in Midwest Partnership’s 4-county region. Also pictured is Andy Randol, Panora Telco manager, who nominated Grotjohn. Active in a number of activities and organizations through the years, Grotjohn now serves on the TELCO and Lake Panorama RIZ boards.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 28, 2004

LONGEVITY AWARDS. Four volunteers with the Guthrie Center Fire Department were cited at the annual firemen’s banquet for their many years of service. Gary McCool, left, and Bob Secoy, not present, received 15 year awards. David Webber, second from left, was honored for 20 years. Jim Griffith, being congratulated by program chairman Jason Carroll, right, received a ring for his 35 years as a firefighter.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 26, 1994

COOKIE BAKER. No, that’s not her name, just her hobby. Virginia Arrasmith of Guthrie Center likes to bake cookies for her family, especially her 13 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 26, 1984

EXCUSE, PLEASE. Mike Donahey tries to avoid a collision with teammate Brad Pote, who won this rebounding battle at Menlo Saturday. At left is Kent Patterson.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Jan. 28, 1974

IN THE MIDDLE. Kris Heiland, P-L forward, is caught in a defensive squeeze as Adair-Casey Guards, Emgarten and Lundy, right, do their best to keep her from the basket.

Compiled by Cheryl Castile

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 23, 2014 

TV AUDITION FOR YO-YO PHENOM. Fourteen-year-old Lucas Gremler will audition soon in Indianapolis, Indiana, for a chance to appear on “America’s Got Talent.” A producer for the show saw him on You-Tube and invited him to audition.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 21, 2004

NEW CT SCANNER. Kevin Fister, radiology technologist at Guthrie County Hospital, introduces highly advanced X-ray technology now available at the hospital. The CT (computerized tomography) scanner takes four pictures in one-half of a second while greatly improving clarity and precision of information.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 19, 1994

CHANGEOVER. Jean Higgins, 1993 president of the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce, has turned over duties to Steve Smith.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 19, 1984

READY AND WAITING. Sophomore forward Katie England has a Van Meter guard blocked off as she positions herself to receive a pass from the guard court in Thursday’s victory over Van Meter.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Jan. 21, 1974

JOIN 10-YEAR CLUB. These four men were honored Wednesday evening for 10 years of service to the Guthrie Center Volunteer Fire Department. From left, Bill Hutchins, Darwin Hughes, Roger Wickland and Darwin Badger.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 16, 2014

NEW OWNERS. The new year brought the retirement of Tom Smith from Smith Tire in Yale and the announcement of new ownership. Tim Walker and Sam Sloss, left, took over the operation of the business on New Year’s Day. They are assisted by Christina Rickheim and Bret Fear, right.

20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 14, 2004

DIDN’T DO IT. Nate Hodges of Panorama tries to back off as Jesse Reis puts up a shot, but he was whistled for a foul.

30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 12, 1994

BEST OF DECEMBER. Guthrie Center High School December students of the month, from left: freshman Brett Smith, junior Cory Parker, senior Dawn Parker and sophomore Courtney Bosier.

40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 12, 1984

TWO MORE. Junior guard John Holbrook drives to the baseline to put up two of his game-high 25 points in Panora-Linden’s 66-51 triumph over Earlham Tuesday night. Defending for the Cardinals is Steve Wetrich (31).

50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Jan. 14, 1974

ACROBAT. Guthrie Center’s Steve Jordan shows some acrobatic skills as well as athletic as he maneuvers for two points against county rival Bayard Friday night. Jordan has his leg hooked around Ric Gilson. Other Bayard players from left are Dave Wetzel, Tom Moore and Randy Bielenberg.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 2, 2014

DOWNHILL RACERS. A light snow Monday provided an opportunity for snowboarders Preston Walker, left, Tyler Brown, center, and Dominic Walker to search the town for slick spots.

20 years ago

4-H TRAINING. One important session during the training was Recordbooks. Sarah Dentlinger and Jinny Millhollin explain some of the forms to the officers.

30 years ago

ON THE BLOCKS. Coach Steve Smith said two things his team did well were getting good post position and making good entry passes to the post. Above, Jess Lewis receives a pass in scoring position against a Carroll defender.

40 years ago

SNOW VACATION. School dismissed early Tuesday because of drifting conditions in the county. Taking advantage of the mild temperatures and early dismissal to play in more fresh snow which fell New Year’s morning were Albert Muniz and Dave Houp, left, who topped a showman with Angie Christensen. Top, Bill Christensen crawls out from a tunnel and bottom, Victoria Muniz, left, and Clifford Jensen grunt and groan to push snowballs twice their size.

50 years ago

COMFORTS OF HOME. Even though temperatures in the Guthrie Center area have hovered near the zero mark the past two weeks, construction progress is being made at the new high school. Plastic huts that have been erected at the school site are heated by portable gas heaters that allow brick laying to continue despite the severe cold. Above is bricklayer James Wiemann of Audubon. Also pictured is one of the portable heaters.