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.