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Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two of his derecho bats. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg

Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe to carve a derecho bat. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg.

Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One of his derecho bats. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.

Tommy Rhomberg with derecho bat. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.

M&K removing branches after Derecho.

Derecho hit on August 10, 2020 with 140 mile per hour winds.

Many homes were without power for seven days. Makeshift clothes lines were erected in backyards.

M&K removing tree branches at intersection of Second Avenue SW and Fourth Street SW.

Intersection of Second Avenue SW and Fourth Street SW

The 140 mile per hour winds uprooted several trees at the quarry.

The 140 mile per hour winds uprooted several trees at the quarry.