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Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents. -
Courtesy photo // John F. Powell held the position of Hamilton County Sheriff from approximately 1912 to 1916. He was reportedly well-liked in the community and served in other capacities before his tenure as sheriff. -
Mack Owens won his second career Central Conference crown Saturday at Lakeview, winning all three of his matches by pinfall. -
Evan Pankoke, left, and Grant Ferguson are among many Hawks who are working with and learning about technology through various classes at Hampton High School. -
Aurora firefighter and EMT Dalton Chastain asked students who wanted to go first for a look.
Technology is in their futures
Area seniors contemplating what they want to pursue or study next year have a running start when it comes to all things technology.
They grew up with it. They embrace it. They use it every day, so much so that cell phones, smart watches, apps and online searches for information are simply part of their DNA. As with any generation, there are endless opportunities and options to consider as they begin planning their futures, but one common denominator for many is an inclination to pursue a tech-based career.
The News-Register sought out one senior at each of the four area high schools, asking them to share their perspective on technology and how it might impact their careers. Caden Carlson in Aurora, Jacob Smith of Giltner, Thomas Lawson of Hampton and High Plains senior Vaughn Pederson all agree that technology, in some form or fashion, will be part of their personal and professional lives.
A look back at Hamilton County sheriffs: 1900-1916
Looking back again at one of the many agencies in the county that has been a part of its history since incorporation, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department has seen its fair share of service. In a previous edition of the Aurora News-Register, the first 29 years of the agency -- from 1871-1900 -- were uncovered by means of the men who led it -- the sheriffs. The following historical recap will cover the next three figureheads of the department’s leadership running from 1900-1916.
In a compiled folder of historical records at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, the Sheriff’s Department sees its history unfold thanks to work done by Hamilton County resident Paula Consbruck.
Huskies take runner-up at conference
The Huskies found a different groove Saturday.
Powered by four champions, the Aurora boys team was a runner-up finisher at Saturday’s Central Conference tournament in Lakeview as part of a solid showing between the boys and girls teams.
Aurora coach Derek Keasling pointed out its always a goal to win the conference championship, which went to Lakeview this year, but added that Aurora’s efforts weren’t unnoticed.
“Our goal each year is to win the conference,” he said. “I knew going in that we had a chance to be in it but would have to wrestle extremely well in order to win. I thought we preformed well but just didn’t quite have enough.”
The Huskies featured six finalists, four of whom came away victorious.
Curriculums reflect explosion of tech opportunities
In today’s world technology is fully integrated into almost every part of life. Careers in tech-related fields are becoming increasingly more common and so too are the number of students and schools taking steps in its direction.
Educators across districts in Hamilton County are finding ways to incorporate tech and pushing for classes that are hard-wired to help students develop a skill they’ve grown up with.
Hampton educator Carson Klute reported that Hampton’s tech-related classes shift year to year depending on student interest, but usually include digital media, coding, graphic design and a robotics program. There are some that also often overlap with other classes, like journalism.
“You’re probably not going to graduate from Hampton with, you know, 27 credits in a tech-related field,” Klute noted, “but I do believe that we can give them a basic feel of what a job in tech might look like. And sometimes that spark is all that is needed.”
Celebrating Lutheran Schools Week
Cross of Christ Preschool in Aurora welcomed several members of the community Friday for a brief program celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week.
Deanna Feddern, director/teacher of the church preschool, explained that she taught lessons throughout the week based on Christ, creation, children and church, concluding the week with a focus on community.
“There are so many people who help us in our communities,” Feddern said. “We depend on them to make decisions to help us in our daily lives, to help keep us safe, to help us when we are hurt or sick, to help us in emergencies, and to let us know what’s going on in our community. Cross of Christ Preschool is honored to have some of these people present with us today.
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