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In lieu of the cancellation of the Old Trusty Show due to COVID-19, the Clay County Historical Society hosted an open house Sept. 5, of the newly-completed building. Additionally, field demonstrations were shown, including threshing and ensilage chopping, as seen above.

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South Heartland’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus has reached 527, increasing by 19 since Aug. 31.

According to a Sept. 7 update on South Heartland’s COVID-19 dashboard, Clay County was reporting 67 confirmed cases. Additionally, Adams cases increased to 434, while Webster rose to 15, and Nuckolls, 11.

The district’s COVID-19 risk dial still sits on the far end of yellow, hovering near the “Moderate” and “Elevated” levels.

In a Sept. 7 press release, SHDHD Executive Director Michele Bever also reported on the percent positive tests (positivity) for the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5.

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Sutton’s Chamber of Commerce’s Board has recently had some changes after the former president resigned.

Tony Huber will be taking over as president of the chamber for previous president Brian Bonnell. Huber will finish out the 2020-21 presidency.

There will be board positions available for those interested in filling a spot. Contact a board member for questions and/or showing interest.

City Wide Garage Sales wi be Sept. 26. All entry forms must be received by Sept. 17 to be included on the map; entry forms are available at any Sutton bank location, city hall, Clay County News or www.suttonchamber.org.

Tentatively there will be a highway cleanup scheduled in September, with the date and time to be determined later.

Additionally, a committee is working on plans for the annual Parade of Lights Celebration in December.

Harvard Council members approved moving forward with getting bids for signage on the new fire hall during their meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Councilman Keith Ljunggren brought forth two possibilities for what to name the building, including Harvard Fire Department and Harvard Fire and Rescue, as well as a couple of price options, depending on the size of the letters.

No official decision was made on costs; however, the council did approve Harvard Fire and Rescue for the name on the building, and will move forward with getting bids for the signage project.

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Much like with the primar election in May, ballots will be mailed to Clay County’s registered voters for the general election in November.

All registered voters will have their ballot mailed to them 22 days prior to the upcoming election on Nov. 3.

Voters who will be out of the county from Oct. 14 through Nov. 3, should contact the Clay County Clerk’s Office to see how to receive a ballot.

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Fairfield’s water tower has a fresh coat of paint on it, as well as some new fonts.

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The Nebraska Dept. of Transportation has announced that several surfacing and road projects in and around Clay County have been placed on its fiveyear planning program, running from 2021 to 2025.

One bridge rehabilitation project in the program includes a bridge along the Deweese Spur west of Highway 14 at an estimated cost of $840,000.

Several key routes through Clay County will see milling, resurfacing and bridge projects taking place in the five-year plan, with the biggest being a resurfacing project along Highway 6 from the Harvard spur to Sutton. The 16.2-mile project is estimated to cost just under $5.8 million.

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South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reminded residents that new state-directed health measures (DHM) were being issued by Nebraska to replace the current DHM which expired at 11:59 p.m., Aug. 31.

The new DHM went into effect at midnight, Sept. 1, and extends to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 13.

According to SHDHD executive director Michele Bever, the DHM will extend Phase 3 of ‘reopening.’

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The Harvard Fire Hall project is moving along quickly, as in the beginning of July the lot was empty, excluding the concrete groundwork and a small cement structure. As of Aug. 25, it’s clear how far the project has pushed forward, as a frame now covers the lot, as shown here looking to the east. The new fire hall will include three double bays with doors on the east and west sides to enter and exit; a meeting and training room, office, locker room for equipment and attire, a secure storage for medical supplies, and a mechanical area. A new fire hall will allow more room for the department’s trucks and ambulances; the building will be able to house 12 vehicles, as well as additional equipment. ASHLEY D SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

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Clay Center’s L. Wayne Johnson has joined Dick Shaw, of Edgar, to represent the Clay County Board of Supervisors on the county’s safety committee—a move toward updating how county employees respond to safety and security issues in the courthouse and off-site offices.

Tim Lewis, county emergency manager, began the discussion by reporting of an $11,000 bid to install security cameras inside the courthouse.

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