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18
Sep
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Clay Center Auxiliary celebrates 100 years

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
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ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Kathy Gosser, far left, presents certificates for years of consistent membership to Lou Bedlan, 65 years, second from left; Nancy Godtel, 60 years, second from right; and Judy Kalvoda, 50 years, far right.

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ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Gary Wooten, State Legion commander, addresses the crowd Sunday, during the Clay Center Auxiliary’s 100th celebration.

BY ASHLEY D. SWANSON

Clay Center’s Auxiliary celebrated 100 years Sunday, Sept. 15, with entertainment, speakers, and a meal.

Prior to the meal being served, Mari Hamburger of Harvard sang some songs from the 1950s-60s era, such as “It’s a Wonderful World,” by Louis Armstrong, and finishing with “God Bless America.”

Kathy Gosser, Auxiliary member, then presented certificates to present Auxiliary members for their many years of continuous membership, including Lou Bedlan, 65 years; Nancy Godtel, 60 years; and Judy Kalvoda, 50 years.

 

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Wed
11
Sep
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Old Trusty a passion, tradition for Schlick family

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:00am
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TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

The Schlick family earned the grand marshal plaque and ribbon during the 37th Old Trusty Show Saturday and Sunday in Clay Center. Pictured is, from left: Lee Sherman, presenting the plaque and ribbon, Mike Schlick, Patty Britton, Levi Schlick, Joyce Schlick, Jacob Schlick, Ann Schlick, Caleb Schlick holding Aiden, and Lyndsay Schlick holding Rafe.

When it comes to Old Trusty, which hit its 37th year last weekend, everyone in the Schlick family is involved in some way.

The family got their foot in the door of Old Trusty during the first collectors show hosted at the Clay County Museum in Clay Center 38 years ago. That gateway event soon led to the first-ever Old Trusty Show in 1982.

Having grown up on or around the same farm that has been in the family for 100 years in Spring Ranch, which was noted during the Clay County Fair in July when the family received the Pioneer Award, each family member has a deep love for agriculture.

 

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Wed
11
Sep
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CCC admins tour NCAPS building

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:00am
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RITA BRHEL | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Sandy Creek’s Ashley Borer and Stan Essink gave a tour of the NCAPS addition to Central Community College-Hastings president Jerry Wallace on Sept.

5. Also included in the tour was Dr. Nate Allen, dean of Skilled and Technical Sciences; Mark Funkey, associate dean of Skilled and Technical Sciences-Hastings; Jason Davis, associate dean of Skilled and Technical Science-Columbus; and Scott Volk, vice president of MetalQuest. Here, the group talks to SC’s secondary business teacher Nanette Shackelford, sitting down at the right.

Sandy Creek’s Ashley Borer and Stan Essink gave a tour of the NCAPS addition to Central Community College-Hastings president Jerry Wallace on Sept. 5. 

 

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Wed
11
Sep
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Longtime CCN editor Aufdenkamp passes away

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:00am
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Evelyn June Aufdenkamp, a former longtime editor of the Clay County News, passed away in O’Neill on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Aufdenkamp began working at the Clay County Leader in Clay Center in 1979, before taking her talents to the Clay County News, in Sutton in 1981, working for the CCN until her retirement in 1993.

 

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Wed
04
Sep
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SC receives worksite wellness award

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 12:00am
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Sandy Creek Public School is among 42 organizations statewide, representing 28 communities, to be recognized for excellence in providing a worksite wellness program to its employees.

Brenda Searle, SC nurse and coordinator of SC’s Educators Health Alliance (EHA), will be receiving the Governor’s Wellness Award, on behalf of the school, during the 17th annual Safety and Wellness Conference in Kearney on Sept. 26.

“Your efforts positively affect the health, quality of life, productivity, and bottom line of your organization,” Gov. Pete Ricketts wrote in Sandy Creek’s award letter. “Congratulations on making a difference in the lives of the people who work at Sandy Creek Public School. Your efforts help Nebraskans live the good life.”

 

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Wed
04
Sep
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Co. board reminds landowners to control noxious weeds

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 12:00am

By RITA BRHEL

This summer’s wet weather may have dashed any concerns of drought in the area, but one of the flip sides of this has been a robust diversity of weeds.

In particular, Clay County Weed Superintendent Bruce Rumsey has seen plentiful populations of noxious weeds across the area.

“Anything that can grow, this year grew,” he told the Clay County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting on Aug. 27 at the courthouse in Clay Center.

 

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Wed
04
Sep
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John Deere history being restored in Fairfield

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 12:00am
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ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

A cell phone photo shows the before look of the future John Deere Museum in Fairfield, prior to renovations starting.

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ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Wolfe took some renovation ideas— such as the customer service counter—from the 1998 Two-Cylinder January - February edition magazine seen here.

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ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Brian Wolfe stands by his Model D John Deere tractor. Wolfe is currently renovating the former Chicago Lumber Comapny’s John Deere shop and store in south Fairfield.

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Some John Deere signs Wolfe found hang on a wall in what used to be the mechanic shop.

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A couple of John Deere oil filters sit on a shelf behind where the customer service desk is being constructed.

On Jan. 22, 1953, the Chicago Lumber Company in Fairfield hosted a John Deere Day, featuring “several films showcasing the latest developments in this John Deere line of machinery,” a free dance, a “picture show” at the Circle Theater, and a comedy—”Paradise for Buster,” starring Buster Keaton.

The event, which brought in more than 500 people, also served as the open house for the company’s new 94 by 106 foot hardware store and John Deere Implement, with an adjoining 40x40 foot show room and shop.

The new, modern shop was complete with “the latest in shop equipment, with an experienced mechanic,” and handled a full line of John Deere machinery and parts, according to the Jan. 15, 1953 Fairfield Auxiliary newspaper.

 

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Wed
28
Aug
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John Deere tractor focus of Old Trusty Sept. 7-8

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:00am
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The 37th annual Old Trusty Antique and Collectors Show is set for Sept. 7-8, at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

Events begin at 8 a.m. both days, ending at 8 p.m., Saturday and 5 p.m., Sunday. This year’s feature are John Deere tractors, engines, and equipment.

Per day the cost is $7 for adults; youth ages 6-12 is $1; and children 5 and under are free. Included in each day’s festivities are an indoor and outdoor flea market featuring crafts, antiques, and collectibles; showing of military vehicles, working heritage craftsmen, and a daily parade starting at 1 p.m.

 

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Wed
28
Aug
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Constant rains flood county

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:00am
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TORY DUNCAN & ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

TOP: Saronville was no exception to the recent flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service, as seen here, heading south out of town Tuesday morning.

Between Aug. 21 and 27, Clay County experienced some sort of percipitation each day, with the most rain falling on Friday, Aug. 23, with 2.52 inches, according to NeRain reports.

The Little Blue River, which runs south of Deweese on the county line of Clay and Nuckolls, also recorded a high level of rain fall on Aug. 23, accumulating 3.78 inches (NeRain report).

Of those six days (Aug. 21-27), the National Weather Service in Hastings reported four to have thunderstorm activity, consisting of heavy and light rain and fog. Although most wind speeds and gusts stayed in the upper 20s, lower 30s, Aug. 22 recorded speeds of 58 mph, with wind gusts hitting 76 mph.

 

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Wed
28
Aug
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Clay Center OKs EMT training incentive

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:00am

The Clay Center City Council has approved an incentive program to encourage local residents to become volunteer emergency responders.

At the council’s regular meeting on Aug. 20, at the city office in Clay Center, Haley Roemmich reported that three of her fellow Clay Center Fire and Rescue members are planning to take the semester-long EMT course located in Edgar, and another 14 are interested in a local EMR course being planned for early next year.

“A lot of guys who want to take this are firemen and they are young, so I don’t want to discourage them,” she said.

The cost of the EMT course is approximately $1,000 per person. The EMR course would be $550 per person. If a class member would need CPR certification, this is an additional $60 each.

 

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