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Adilynn Friesen and Taylor Buescher, both of Sutton, were the honorary speakers at the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Meeting, July 23.

They were chosen by the women’s auxiliary to attend the 2018 Cornhusker Girls’ State this summer, which was June 3-9.

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Members of the Knutzen family accepting the Pioneer Award for 111 years of the same farm staying in the same family are, from left: Renee, Randy, Sue, Russell, Wyatt (little boy), Rodney, Annalisa, and Allyson (little girl). The family received the award Friday, July 13, at the Clay County Fair.

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Judge Shannon Ahlman talks about an egg to 4-H’ers during the Poultry Show, at the Clay County Fair Wednesday, July 11. 4-H’ers shown are, from left: Whitney Winter, Rachel Brhel, and Emily Brhel.

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Discussion takes place on Harvard Rest Haven, smoking rules at park

BY ASHLEY D. SWANSON

Harvard’s City Council approved the hiring of Wayne Alley as the Harvard Police Chief during its Tuesday, July 10 meeting.

Alley had been working part-time for the police department prior to his promotion to chief. The appointment by the council was unanimously approved with a starting rate of $45,700 per year, on a six-month probation period, with the additional stipulation of making an effort to move into or around Harvard.

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Clay County Fair kicked off Wednesday

Clay County’s Fair starts today, Wednesday, July 11, kicking off the “Barn Doors and Dirt Floors” theme with the 4-H Poultry Show at 11 a.m. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., is the 4-H Rabbit Show, followed by the 4-H Bucket Calf Show at 6:30 p.m. Starting at 7:30 p.m., will be the kids tractor pull, first-ever BBQ contest, and redneck golf.

On Thursday, July 12, events begin early with the 4-H Swine Show at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 4-H Horse Show at 11:30 a.m.

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Members of the Clay Center Legion march down S Brown Avenue to the start the 2018 Clay Center Fourth of July Parade last week.

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