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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 20, 2015

LINDEN DAZE. John Deere Jeeps of Bill Knapp and his son, Oliver, of Linden, were a Big and Small hit during Linden Daze Aug. 15.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 17, 2005

NEARLY FINISHED. Student school workers Reed Johnson, left, and Joe Bolton stack wood scraps from the construction of a perimeter fence around the elementary playground. The work was done by the wrestling team to conform with Head Start standards.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 23, 1995

WC I-80 HIRES NEW DIRECTOR. Rick Allely of Carroll has been named executive director of the West Central I-80 Development Corporation, President Barry Monaghan announced this week.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 15, 1985

QUEEN DAFFNIE AND COURT. Daffnie Kemble, daughter of Dennis and Linda Kemble, reigned as the 15th queen of Panora’s Panorama Days celebration last weekend. The queen, who will be a senior at Panora-Linden high school this fall, was crowned at Thursday’s pageant. From left are Sheila Johnson, rural Stuart, Stephanie Coleman, Jill Wooldridge, second runner-up, Queen Daffnie Kemble, Connie Contner of Rippey, first runner-up, Beverly Adams, and Jeanette Kunce of Yale.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 20, 1975

IT’S ALL OVER. The swimming season came to an abrupt end Monday as lightning struck a motor that recirculates and aids in filtering at the local pool. Repairs cannot be made before the regular closing Sunday since parts are not available. Pool Manager Steve Smith gestures to Billy Flanery there’s nothing that can be done except wait till next year.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 13, 2015

THE OLDE ROOSTER. Rhonda Stanley refinishes and paints old furniture as part of her business, The Olde Rooster, located on Highway 141.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 3, 2005

100^TH BIRTHDAY. Chet Ruch celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends July 17, 2005 at The New Homestead. His actual birthday was Aug. 3. Cake and ice cream were served.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 16, 1995

CONCERNED CITIZEN. Little Ashley Rodgers of Panora seems a bit dissatisfied with the sucker that had just been thrown to her from a passing float at the Panorama Days parade on Saturday.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 8, 1985

GOLD MEDAL VISIT. Olympic gold medal swimming champion Tracy Caulkins visits with her grandparents, Raymond and Mary Clouse, in Panora.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 6, 1975

HELLOOOO DOWWWWWN THERRRRRRE! Billy Krakau and Jim Wickland aren’t trapped in the time tunnel or even lost in space. They’re just stuck in the metal fire escape at the soon to be torn down 80-year-old junior high school.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 6, 2015

WHOOOSH! Avery Ambrose enjoys the inflatables during the Kids Zone activities at Panorama Days Saturday.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 3, 2005

SUNDAY’S BEST. These three golfers were tops in the Guthrie Center Golf Club Championships Sunday. Curt Sorensen left, was runner-up in both medalist and handicap play. Andy Priestley, center, was club champion, and Ron Baier, right, claimed the handicap championship.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 9, 1995

CROSS TALK. These boys enjoy cross talk at a convenience store while Dad is inside. Cole, left, and brother Taylor Petersen carry on their conversation across a car top. They are the sons of Trace and Lisa Petersen of Panora.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 1, 1985

RAINY DAY STROLLERS. Monica Brommel and friends took a sulky attitude toward Tuesday’s rain, which measured nearly an inch. On the bright side, maybe Monica should know the moisture will help her Cabbage Patch Kid grow.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 6, 1975

READY…AIM…FIRE! Cannonball expert Roger Middleton demonstrates his talents during an early morning plunge at the Guthrie Center swimming pool. Silhouetted against the sun, at left, Roger readies himself for the run down the board. The impact of his knees-to-chest cannonball form creates a tidal wave in the tiny ocean.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 30, 2015

LEMONADE, COOKIES AND BROWNIES. Two sisters and a cousin joined the ranks of entrepreneurs on a recent Sunday afternoon and set up a lemonade stand along Highway 44 in Panora. The trio (from left) Maddelyn Richey, 8, Miyah Small, 5, and Laicey Richey, 6, welcome paying customer Jazmyn Sellers, 10. Laicey had the idea for the stand that sold lemonade, cookies and brownies. There was one donation jar for the refreshments and one for donations to help the Mark Johnston family as the school principal undergoes medical treatment for cancer. The girls were able to donate $100 to the Johnston family. Maddelyn said the stand really did well. One highlight was a Panora policeman stopping by for a purchase. All was done with the assistance and under the watchful eye of mother Lila Richey.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 27, 2005

SENIOR STATE FAIR STATICS PARTICIPANTS. Front row, from left, Paige Johnson, Kelsey Perron and Hannah Carter. Row two, Sarah Dentlinger, Jonathon Kempf, Reed Johnson and Emily Tuel.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 26, 1995

GUTHRIE CENTER ALL-STARS. Guthrie Center had 13 all-stars recognized at the conference swim meet. They were front row, left to right: McKenzie Benton, Roxanne Edgington, Trish Secoy, Shylo Wardyn, Mandi Rasmussen, Jennie Grace and Jessica Booth. Back row, left to right: Erin Larson, Ann Feilmeyer, Kyle Chance, Emi McCarty, Genienne Betts and Blake Benton.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 25, 1985

NEW SIDEWALKS. Businesses on the west side of Yale’s main street are getting new sidewalks, thanks to volunteer labor and financial assistance from the Centennial Committee. The business firms also are contributing. Ron Dygert, Alvin Clark and Dick Kunce formed the sidewalks Tuesday morning. Above, Lee McGee, Ron McGee and Dale Louk, background, level fill sand. McGee, a member of the city council, said the sidewalks being replaced are 70 years old.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 30, 1975

NO BANGS HERE. Tim Pote covers his ears anticipating something like the 4th of July firecrackers, but sister Rachel knows better and enjoys the Lake Panorama Day Parade with their father, Mike Pote of Panora.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 23, 2015

STATE CHAMP. Kolby Schackelford, 13, of Panora won the 12-13 year old state championship at the Iowa PGA Junior Championship held last Thursday at the Lake Panorama National course. The Panorama eighth-grader-to-be posted a 73, well ahead of the next two finishers, who shot 85 and 86 respectively. Pictured are Gary Babcock, head pro at LPN; Colby Shackelford; Jackson Scarr, second, of West Des Moines; and Brock Sabaski of Brayton, third place. Will Babcock, Panorama high school golfer, tied for fifth in the 16-18 year old division, shooting 79. Juniors qualified for the tournament at six sites around the state.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 20, 2005

IT’S OK TO BREATHE! Abby Thompson, 5, continues to hold her breath after retrieving a plastic ring from the bottom of the pool and bobbing to the surface with help from lifeguard McKenzie Benton.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 19, 1995

IN THERE. Tigerette Abby Snyder slides safely into home with Guthrie Center’s fourth run, which came in the bottom of the fifth inning and gave the Tigerettes a 4-2 advantage. Snyder scored on Brie Wetzel’s sacrifice fly to right field.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 18, 1985

HUMPTY-DUMPTY TIME. Joyce Countryman and production manager Frank Ostby watch as a machine cracks open eggs at the Heying Foods plant. The egg processor last week added a night shift that employees 20 more persons.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 23, 1975

SEASON ENDS. The Panora-Linden Hawks were eliminated from sectional tournament play by Adel last week, 3-1. Each team had four hits, and the Hawks had the tying run on before Adel forced a ground ball to end the threat. Panora-Linden finished at 11-9 for the year. Front row: Randy Leib, Matt Wernli, Jeff Godwin, Richard Van Pelt, Kerry Moylan, Bill Corrick and Dave Arganbright. Second row: Coach Hal Rossow, Frank Ulrich, Bill Barks, Mark Lundberg, Greg Van Pelt, Tim Lamb, Mike Buker, Kevin Wood and Tim Watts.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 16, 2015

PANORAMA BOYS PLAY FOR DALLAS STARS. Four Panorama boys played on the South Dallas Stars All-Star team this season, including (from left) Avery Norman, Preston Walker, Cooper Andersen and Dominic Walker. Cory Norman, also from Panorama, was the head coach for the South Dallas All Stars. The team went 1-3 with their win over the Marshalltown All-Stars.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 13, 2005

HISTORICAL GIFT. The Batschelet family has donated the 120-year-old Batschelet and Thompson law office in Guthrie Center to the Guthrie County Historical Village Foundation to be moved to the museum complex in Panora. Monday, Margaret Batschelet handed over the keys to Alex Krueger, Foundation president. From left, village curator Kristine Jorgensen, foundation treasurer Janice Vandevanter, Krueger, Cheryl and Bob Batschelet (rear) of Rock Port, Missouri, Margaret Batschelet, King’s sister Beth Batschelet, and Gary and Carol (Batschelet) Brotherson of Burlington. Inset shows King Batschelet.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 12, 1995

STILL THERE? Katie Lloyd (Bill) checks to see the bait is still on the line before she casts at a farm pond last weekend. The fish weren’t biting, but it didn’t much matter to the beginning fisherman.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 11, 1985

FROGGER. Bring on the warts, says Leah Hutchins, 3, of Linden as she gets a firm grasp on a pet frog. The hopper was the girl’s Fourth of July playmate and showed signs of stress from the attention of his owner and the hot windy conditions. Leah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave, Hutchins.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 16, 1975

ONE MORE PINT. Linda Dorr, medical technician at Guthrie County Hospital, gives moral support to donor Juanita Smith of Guthrie Center. A crew of nurses from Des Moines drew the blood for the Guthrie County Hospital Blood Bank Club.