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Leesh Yellowhawk and Tagg Buechle were awarded the Most Valuable Player awards for the tournament, and were awarded rings. Buechle took home three championship rings from the tournament after winning the home-run derby, being named MVP, and being a player on the first place team.

HEAT EFFECTS ON ALFALFA - Jerry Volesky When it gets hot, alfalfa plants grow more slowly and moisture stress becomes common, even in moist soil. Production of high-quality hay is nearly impossible due to the high temperatures, especially when the heat does not subside at night. High night-time temperatures cause rapid respiration rates in alfalfa, burning off valuable nutrients that plants accumulated during the day. This often produces alfalfa hay with fine stems that contain high protein, but they also have high fiber and low relative feed value.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its family picnic and regular monthly meeting at the Ainsworth Community Schools Cafeteria on July 21. Lion President Dale Hafer called the meeting to order with 12 members and four guests present.

The Niobrara Council met for a regular meeting on July 17. Chair Wade Hollenbeck called the Niobrara Council meeting to order at 1 p.m.

Nebraskans who want to donate or receive harvested deer can participate in the Deer Exchange. This program is designed to accommodate the additional harvest of deer.