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Co Board OKs Saronville Solar Project

Clay County’s first solar farm is expected to break ground in March 2021.

A zoning permit for the one-megawatt proposed project was approved unanimously by the Clay County Board of Supervisors during its Nov. 17 meeting at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Clay Center.

The solar project will sit on nine acres of farmer Tom Alberts’ land near the corner of Highway 6 and Spur 18-G near Saronville. After being developed by Central City-based Interconnection Systems Inc. (ISI), this site will feature 3,300 anti-glare solar panels on fixed-axis racks, facing south.

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COVID-19 causes sharp dip in gaming funds in Sutton, Harvard

COVID-19 causes sharp dip in gaming funds in Sutton, Harvard

The Nebraska Department of Revenue released gaming figures for the first three quarters of 2020 and, as expected, with many COVID-19 related shut downs of gaming outlets through the state, gaming funds both statewide and locally in Clay County have taken a strong hit.

Locally, compared to the first three quarters of 2019, Sutton witnessed a loss of $78,763 in gaming funds, while in Harvard, a loss of $95,688 was felt locally.

From Jan. 1, 2019 through Sept. 30, 2019, Sutton gaming funds brought in $274,562, compared to this year’s total of $195,799 in the first three quarters.

Harvard gaming brought in $310,554 during the first three quarters of 2019, while this year, during the same timeframe, gaming funds dropped to $214,866.

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So. Heartland COVID-19 cases exceed 2,000

So. Heartland COVID-19 cases exceed 2,000

On Monday, Nov. 16, South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 201 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past four days (Friday–Monday), bringing the cumulative number of cases in the four-county health district to 2,231.

The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 128 in Adams, 39 in Clay, 20 in Nuckolls and 14 in Webster. By county, the new cumulative totals are: 1,507 cases in Adams, 338 cases in Clay, 214 cases in Nuckolls, and 172 cases in Webster.

SHDHD executive director Michele Bever also reported the department had received 393 positive lab reports for the week ending Nov. 14, an average of 56 positive tests per day. The positivity (percent positive tests) was 17.5 percent, up from 15.5 percent the previous week.

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Sutton voters support 2 special econ development issues

The City of Sutton presented two special issues on the election ballot.

The first issue focused on establishing an Economic Development Program, by appropriating annually about $75,000 for 15 years.

As stated on the ballot, “the goals of the program are to promote existing industries and the retention of jobs, and to recruit new industries and jobs to the community...” “funds for the program may be used for purchasing real estate or options for real estate, developing small businesses and expansions thereof, recruiting quality businesses into the area...” The program will begin on April 1, 2021, ending April 1, 2036.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dry conditions last week led to field, grass fires

Dry conditions last week led to field, grass fires

TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Several smaller field and grassland fires have been a battle for fire departments in Clay County as of late. This field fire, battle by the Fairfield Fire Department last Thursday, located just northeast of Sandy Creek Schools looking west at the intersection of roads 307 and O, was quickly knocked down by the Fairfield department. Much needed moisture in the form of rain, which turned to ice making for slick travel, Tuesday morning brought some relief to the area early this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ricketts announces new DHMs effective Nov. 11

Governor Pete Ricketts announced new Directed Health Measures (DHMs) on Monday, which will take effect statewide on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The measures are being implemented in response to rising hospitalizations across the state in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Ricketts alluded to hospital capacity saying, “We’re closely monitoring our hospital capacity as coronavirus-related hospitalizations rise in Nebraska.”

Ricketts noted how in mid-September there were 200 people in hospitals, which has since spiked to almost 800 people currently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TVC, SNC One Act competitions not permitting audience

The Twin Valley and Southern Valley Conference One Act competitions will not be allowing public attendance, at least for those hosting Harvard, Sandy Creek and Sutton one acts.

Harvard will host the TVC competition this year, with Fillmore Central hosting Sandy Creek and Sutton; both competitions slated for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

At both host sites, one act cast and crews will perform at their designated times, and then leave—no schools excluding the hosting site will be allowed to stay for other performances.

Virtual award ceremonies will be hosted for all three schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HPS, SPS Boards retain members, 3 new voted in

Clay County’s contested races, including Harvard and Sutton School Boards and councils, resulted in some retained positions, as well as voting in new members.

HARVARD SCHOOL BOARD

Janet Hachtel retained her spot, earning 325 votes. Additionally, two new members will join the board, with Andrew Burbach garnering 289 votes and Michelle M. Callahan earning 258.

Those on the ballot but not voted in include Michael B. Nierman, 240 votes; Bonnie Roberts, 216 votes; and Cory Marshall, 214 votes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rain, ice cause damage to trees; create slick roads

Rain, ice cause damage to trees; create slick roads

ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Monday it began raining, thundering and even lightning as a thunderstorm rolled over the county. Tuesday morning, thick ice coated everything. The heavy rain-thick ice mixture caused issues for trees and other plants in the county, breaking several branches off, onto roadways and, in a couple of cases, some vehicles. Here, City of Sutton crews work to remove remnants of a fallen branch from a street in the town Tuesday morning. Pictured is Gary Nuss, outside, and Jaden Nuss in the skid loader.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sutton council addresses with light agenda Monday

Members of the Sutton City County needed just 30 minutes to get through agenda items on the November docket of discussion. Several items either had no action taken or were deferred to later meetings, pending further information requested on several items, including an ordinance to vacate a portion of Grand Ave in the Grandview Subdivision in northwest Sutton.

Council members approved the sale of right-of-way ground in the Schnieders Addition, near what is called the Ponderosa area of Sutton, just west of the CPI Elevator in Sutton, to Brandon Scheidemann at a cost of one dollar.

The leasing of a new commercial grade mower, and a sewer jet with camera, along with a trailer for the sewer jet were approved by city officials. The schedule of payments for the equipment with First Capital Equipment Leasing Corp., will see five payments of $32,312.07 made for the new equipment. Each payment will be due on Sept. 1 through 2025. The mower is a Toro 4000-D commercial mower.

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