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From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Passion for cars unites volunteers Gary Bayne, Dale Saddler, Walt Jacobs and Don Bish share a passion that has united them. Together they have become a volunteer group at the Plainsman Museum with a mission of bringing vintage vehicles to life.
Pictured at the presentation of “The Henderson Scholarship” are, from left: Kelsey, Gerad and Rylee Olsen, Ashton Voss, Brock Henderson, Lora Henderson and Shea Willems.

Pictured at the presentation of “The Henderson Scholarship” are, from left: Kelsey, Gerad and Rylee Olsen, Ashton Voss, Brock Henderson, Lora Henderson and Shea Willems.

Scholarship honors Kevin Henderson

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
It was an emotional scene on the pitcher’s diamond last week as Rylee Olsen was recognized as the first-ever recipient of a scholarship named in honor of the late Kevin Henderson.
Rylee Olsen gets a fist/glove bump from coach Ashton Voss after throwing another shutout inning in a home game against David City. Olsen gave up only one run in an 11-1 victory.

Rylee Olsen gets a fist/glove bump from coach Ashton Voss after throwing another shutout inning in a home game against David City. Olsen gave up only one run in an 11-1 victory.

Two Olsen homers power Huskies to key victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
A huge win with postseason implications was one of Aurora’s highlights last week.  The Lady Huskies went into a tough road environment Thursday, picking up a 13-8 win over Columbus Lakeview thanks to Rylee Olsen’s big bat.
Eva Fahrnbruch slaps the tag at third during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Central City Thursday night. Fahrnbruch later pitched a complete game shutout during the GINW tournament Saturday.

Eva Fahrnbruch slaps the tag at third during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Central City Thursday night. Fahrnbruch later pitched a complete game shutout during the GINW tournament Saturday.

Lady Huskies best Bison on Senior Night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
When Aurora needed a spark the most, its lineup from top to bottom made it happen.  The Lady Huskies fell in a deep hole Thursday night, but rallied with 13 unanswered runs to defeat Central City 13-5 on Senior Night.
Aurora’s Adi Fahrnbruch slides into second just ahead of the tag during a 6-1 win over Centennial Aug. 31. Fahrnbruch has five stolen bases on the year so far and is hitting .432 at the plate.

Aurora’s Adi Fahrnbruch slides into second just ahead of the tag during a 6-1 win over Centennial Aug. 31. Fahrnbruch has five stolen bases on the year so far and is hitting .432 at the plate.

Lady Huskies down Dukes for first time in seven years

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Not even Mother Nature herself could keep Aurora from adding to its impressive start to the season.  Aurora trailed at York 8-6 and was just stepping to the plate to start the sixth when the skies opened up.
The Lady Husky softball team scrimmaged Thursday and is set to take the diamond for its season opener this Thursday against Lexington at home.

The Lady Husky softball team scrimmaged Thursday and is set to take the diamond for its season opener this Thursday against Lexington at home.

Almost time for softball season

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The fall sports season is quickly approaching and area teams have been hard at work the past 10 days with practices and scrimmages. The Lady Husky softball team scrimmaged Thursday and is set to take the diamond for its season opener this Thursday against Lexington at home.