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Sutton Juniors finish season with double-header wins

Sutton Juniors finish season with double-header wins

Myles Jones watches from third base as Carson Mau takes his turn at the plate; this pitch was deemed a ball. In the third inning, Sutton had a two-point lead, 3-1, as seen on the scoreboard in the background. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Sutton Juniors finish season with double-header wins
Sutton Juniors finish season with double-header wins

Even though a mere three points sat between the Sutton Juniors and the Grand Island Tom Dinsdale Automotive teams in the second game of Monday’s double-header, GI didn’t stand a chance winning during Sutton’s season-ending games.

During the early game, Sutton began their run tally in the third inning, securing three runs, as GITD earned one of its own.

Another three runs for Sutton came in the fifth inning, giving the Mustangs a 6-1 lead, and with one more run under their belt in the sixth inning, Sutton finished the game 7-1.

 

 

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Strong winds heavily damage areas of county

Strong winds heavily damage areas of county

A broken tree lays across a street in northeast Edgar, which fell after a strong thunderstorm system moved through the county late July 8-9. The tree took down a power line, which can be seen wrapped under the tree; crews were working early July 9 to remove the tree. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Strong winds heavily damage areas of county

Wayne Peshek pulls two of the bigger fallen branches to a pile following an overnight thunderstorm. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

When Clay County residents woke up the morning of Thursday, July 9, tree branches were everywhere.

An overnight severe thunderstorm hit the county around midnight, Wednesday, July 8, dropping 1.38 inches of rain in some areas, according to NErain.

The National Weather Service in Hastings recorded wind gusts of 67 mph, which prompted the downfall of several tree branches of all sizes throughout the county, as well as some trees.

 

 

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SHDHD reports 361 COVID cases since July 13

SHDHD reports 361 COVID cases since July 13

South Heartland District Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard reported 361 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in their four-county district, as of July 13.

There are 31 confirmed cases in Clay County, which rose three from a previously-reported 28 a week ago on July 6.

In the other three counties in the health district’s area, Adams has 317 cases; Webster has 10; and Nuckolls, three.

 

 

 

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County fair far from normal, but still meaningful

County fair far from normal, but still meaningful

With a determined look on her face, Anna Paus races toward the finish line during barrel racing at the horse show Wednesday. Paus earned a purple ribbon and was named champion in the event. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Unusual and different.

A couple of words used to describe this year’s Clay County Fair, which lacked the typically large amount of cars, people and, at times, was quieter than one would be used to.

“Families, leaders and council members understood the situation and made the best of it,” Holli Alley, Clay County Extension 4-H associate, said prior to the swine show Saturday, which ended the annual fair.

Numbers of 4-H’ers were down and the layout of the 148-year-old fair had changed due to the on-going pandemic and regulations from the state and local health departments.

 

 

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COVID-19...It’s far from over folks

COVID-19...It’s far from over folks
COVID-19...It’s far from over folks

Coronavirus worries seem to be getting far more worrisome, and that is kind of putting things mildly. Is school going to get started on time? Will fall activities move forth? I’m far from an expert on this, but it’s pretty safe to say that if we have school, and if fall activities are going to happen, we’ll all have to do much better with our current practices.

As much as I love Husker football, that will be the last place I’ll be this fall, again, if this all happens.

As I stood on the sidelines at the 62nd annual Shrine Bowl in Kearney Saturday afternoon, I thought a lot about what this fall could look like, with, or without, school activities, with or without the likes of Old Trusty and other events.

 

 

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Another week spent at the Clay County Fair

Another week spent at the Clay County Fair

I hope you are all doing well and are healthy and happy.

Stepping onto the fairgrounds July 8 brought back a familiar feeling, one that has happened every July since I’ve been here.

To repeat what so many have said the past week, this year’s fair was different, and I knew that going in to start my portion of the coverage with the horse show.

In the same instance of knowing and feeling the difference in this year’s fair, it also felt the same.

 

 

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Corn fields show damage after July 8-9 storm

Corn fields show damage after July 8-9 storm

Rain came at a cost last Wednesday night, July 8, into early Thursday morning, July 9.

That cost was high winds that damaged corn and property throughout Clay County. Normally when a storm moves through the county a line of damage can be observed. This time around there was no line and damage could be observed across the county. The areas that were hit the hardest were around Trumbull and Edgar.

The damage to corn was lodging, green snap, and bent plants. While walking the rows, plants could be seen leaning anywhere from an 85-angle to almost horizontal. In the worst fields, the plants on the north end rows were uprooted or lodged onto the plants south. Some of the plants had snapped stocks, green snap. At the same time, others just had corn that was bent over leaning onto the neighboring plants.

 

 

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4-H’ers shine at revised county fair

4-H’ers shine at revised county fair
4-H’ers shine at revised county fair
4-H’ers shine at revised county fair

Overall numbers were down in shows at the Clay County Fair July 8-11, but there were still quite a few 4-H’ers participating in events. Here, Lily Griess, back right, Kyler Hegemann-Wharton, center, and Dax Shipley, lead their pigs around during the showmanship round at the swine show Saturday. BELOW RIGHT: Jason Brockman looks toward the judge while keeping his cow in place during the beef show.

 

 

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Crumbliss reps Sandy Creek at 62nd Shrine Bowl

Crumbliss reps Sandy Creek at 62nd Shrine Bowl
Crumbliss reps Sandy Creek at 62nd Shrine Bowl

Sandy Creek senior Connor Crumbliss (7) represented Sandy Creek High School in the 62nd Annual Shrine Bowl in Kearney this past Saturday. Above: Crumbliss sheds a block attempt by St. Paul’s Jackson Seward, while at the left, Crumbliss looks to seal off a North team defender during a kick return. Crumbliss and his South teammates erased an early 6-0 deficit in the first quarter to rally for a commanding 30-6 win in the annual clash. He was the first Cougar to play in the game since 1996. 

 

 

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Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3

Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3

Myles Jones readies himself to make this throw to first base during Saturday’s doubleheader split with Wilber. Pictured in the play with Jones is Greyson Stengel, right. ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3
Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3
Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3
Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3
Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3
Sutton Juniors improve to 16-3

A busy week of action would produce four wins in six games for the Sutton Post 61 Juniors, producing an overall 16-3 record as the Sutton crew draws near to the end of the shortened baseball season.

A two-game sweep of the Doniphan Senior Legion squad produced a pair of five inning wins for Sutton, gaining game one 12-0, while in game two, the Sutton Juniors claimed a 17-5 win.

Sutton scored in each of the five-innings in game one, while holding Doniphan scoreless throughout, with a five-run fifth inning, sealing the shutout win.

 

 

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