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Many turnout to support DeVore’s ‘Hunt to Fight Cancer’

Many turnout to support DeVore’s ‘Hunt to Fight Cancer’

Jeff DeVore takes a photo with Logan Schutte at his benefit Saturday, July 29. COURTESY OF KATHY MOORE | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

More than 100 family, friends, and neighbors gathered at the Edgar Legion to support Jeff DeVore at his benefit, July 29. Of those, about 90 sported camouflage shirts stating “Jeff’s Hunt to Fight Cancer.”

DeVore recieved a prostate cancer diagnosis and a tumor was found pressing on his spine. He’s gone through a round of radiation and will be starting on his second round of chemo for five weeks.

The benefit was hosted by the Edgar Fire and Rescue, as well as family and friends. The fire and rescue departments served hamburgers and hot dogs, while several people and businesses donated to the auction. Darrell Spring served as the evening’s auctioneer.

Additionally, Jim Piper with Piper Unlimited, was the evening’s DJ, while funds raised from the Edgar Auxiliary bake sale and Sandy Creek Cheerleader’s face painting were donated to DeVore.

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EF-1 tornado hits Sutton, causes damage to businesses & homes

EF-1 tornado hits Sutton, causes damage to businesses & homes

An EF-1 tornado caused severe damage to several businesses on North Saunders, as well as to homes, trees, outbuildings, and vehicles in Sutton. Emergeny Personnel were out early following the 6:50 a.m. storm Saturday, to begin cleanup and roping off buildings that were deemed a safety hazard. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

EF-1 tornado hits Sutton, causes damage to businesses & homes

Grounds crew and volunteers help clear what’s left of a maintenance shed at the Fox Hollow Golf Course. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

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The National Weather Service-Hastings released this image of the path the tornado took over Sutton within a three-minute span. COURTESY THE NWS | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

An EF-1 tornado hit Sutton Saturday morning just before 7 a.m., causing severe damage to local businesses and homes.

According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, the tornado began on the northwest side of Sutton and traveled southeast across town for about 1.60 miles. The tornado reached wind speeds of 110 mph.

The most damage was caused to downtown Sutton on the north side of the tracks, where roofs were fully or partially removed from three businesses, two of which—Cornerstone Bank and the Clay County News—were deemed condemned by emergency officials.

Other businesses on the block, including Paint and Paper, Bergen Real Estate, and the BNSF elevator office, suffered broken windows and doors.

The tornado then passed through town, snapping several trees, many of which fell onto outbuildings, vehicles or houses, and continued southeast where it hit the Fox Hollow Golf Course, demolishing the maintenance shed.

Wed
26
Jul
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Edgar tractor pull

Edgar tractor pull

MELISSA WHITEFOOT | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

The Edgar Lions’ annual tractor pull Saturday, July 22, had a strong attendance before a storm rained out participants and the crowd. Here, a participant pulls while a crop plane flies overhead.

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26
Jul
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‘For the world we’re gonna make’

‘For the world we’re gonna make’

The cast of Allegro Wolf Broadway Academy throws a fist into the air while singing the opening-song, “Revolting Children,” from Matilda, during Sunday’s public performance at the Allegro Wolf Arts Center in Sutton. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

For a week, 23 students from Sutton and the surrounding area learned choreography for group numbers, were mentored in singing, and built long-lasting relationships with each other and the staff of the Allegro Wolf Broadway Academy Camp.

Backed by the theme, “The World We’re Gonna Make,” students and staff worked the week of July 16-21 on individual and group songs, as well as stage set-up, outfit changes, and embracing the overall theme of this year’s camp.

Following a staff performance Friday, July 21, students performed Saturday and Sunday, including two group songs—”Revolting Children” from the musical Matilda, and “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman.

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26
Jul
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The heat is back and so is pineapple corn, soybean’s equivalent

The heat is back and so is

EMILY BRHEL | CLAY COUNTY NEWS When temperatures are hot and dry, soybean plants twist their leaves so the sun radiation bounces off the silvery underside.

Nature has turned up the heat, bringing “pineapple corn” back—and soybean’s equivalent.

With a heat advisory in effect through at least Thursday of this week, Clay County’s crops can expect to endure heat indexes of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit every afternoon.

“Pineapple corn” is an informal term given to describe the appearance of thirsty corn attempting to wait out a bout of hot, dry weather, according to agronomists at Pioneer.

The corn plant’s leaves roll inward to reduce surface area exposed to the sun as well as conserve moisture loss through the leaves.

These corn plants may take on a bluish-green hue with pointy, stick-like leaves and are generally limited to dryland crops or portions of fields where the irrigation cannot reach.

A similar biological response happens to soybeans in hot, dry weather: Instead of rolling up like corn, soybean plants twist their leaves so that sun radiation bounces off the silvery underside.

Wed
19
Jul
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Clay County Fair has big attendance by participants, crowds

Clay County Fair has big attendance by participants, crowds
Clay County Fair has big attendance by participants, crowds

At the right, Harper Lange gives a cow a smooch on the head while participating in the annual Cattle Fitting Contest. Lange’s team members include Mason Menke, Lily Griess, Cord Pope, and Katelyn Griess. MELISSA WHITEFOOT | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

The Clay County Fair concluded July 15 after four days of big attendance at 4-H shows and other events. Above, Kaelyn Litrell focuses on the judge while showing a horse during the Round Robin Contest Friday, July 14.

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19
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AW’s Broadway Academy presenting 3 shows this week

AW’s Broadway Academy presenting 3 shows this week

Students practice in a group rehearsal for the upcoming student shows Saturday and Sunday. MELISSA WHITEFOOT | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

The Allegro Wolf Broadway Academy is back for another summer with the theme “The World We’re Gonna Make.”

This year will again feature three shows, including a staff show starting at 7 p.m., Friday, July 21, and two student shows.

The student performances are set for 7 p.m., Saturday, July 22, and 1 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at the Allegro Wolf Arts Center in Sutton.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the shows and there is a $10 suggested donation at the door.

Throughout the week leading up to the weekend performances, students ages 12-18 work with creative staff on singing and dancing as a group and individuals.

Students work with directors, mentors, and a choreographer to get ready for the main show.

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19
Jul
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Horse Show backed by strong support, love of horses

Horse Show backed by strong support, love of horses

Madden Kliewer rounds the third barrel during the barrel races to finish out the 4-H portion of the Horse Show July 13. ASHLEY D. SWANSON CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Horse Show backed by strong support, love of horses

Emma Fisher participates in the Western Pleasure Horses (13&Over).

After a morning rain, the afternoon was a bit muggy, but cooler compared to previous years at the Clay County Fair Horse Show July 13.

Although numbers were down, participants in the open class and 4-H portions of the event showed persistence and spirit.

Youth were also cheered on by peers, parents, and onlookers surrouding the fence as 4-H’ers competed in each event.

Madden Kliewer, a firstyear participant in the horse show during this year’s fair, said she’d learned some new things, including halter and where to stand when showing to the judge.

Her friend, Breckyn Zoucha, was in her second year of showing at the horse show.

Between this year and the 2022 fair, Zoucha said she learned how to change horses for halter, and instead of keeping the horses at the fair they took them home following the show.

Wed
12
Jul
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Deweese’s Loucky Church receives new shingles, thanks to many donations

Deweese’s Loucky Church receives new shingles, thanks to many donations

A crew member from Handyman Services clears old shingles off the Loucky Church west of Deweese, to make room for the new ones. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Deweese’s Loucky Church receives new shingles, thanks to many donations

An aerial view of the Loucky Church, cemetery, and former school house taken in the 1950s. COURTESY PHOTO | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Construction for Loucky Church—also known as Saint Martin’s Catholic Church— three miles west of Deweese began in 1907.

After a setback resulting in the structure to collapse, the church was reconstructed and officially finished in 1908.

Originally, it was built to serve a Czech immigrant congregation, and did so for many years.

In the 1950s, there were rumors of the church closing, however, many of the elder population attending refused to let that happen, and for three months continued to host services until a bishop at the Lincoln Diocese assigned a priest for the church.

Due to low attendance, Loucky did eventually close, in the 1970s, being taken over by the Clay County Historical Society shortly after. The historical society got the church added to the National Registry in 1985, in order to keep its history alive.

Wed
12
Jul
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Clay Center’s firework show a blast

Clay Center’s firework show a blast

Streams of lights soar into the sky during the Clay Center Volunteer Fire Department’s firework show July 5. The show was delayed a day due to inclement weather on the fourth. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Streams of lights soar into the sky during the Clay Center Volunteer Fire Department’s firework show July 5. The show was delayed a day due to inclement weather on the fourth.

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