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Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations. -
Rural Aurora resident Arlene Gimpel holds the first addition to her now blossoming Nativity scene collection, a music box from her sister. At present, Arlene pays tribute with 136 depictions of the Nativity. -
Carsen Staehr wins a tie-up in the first half of Aurora’s 55-31 win over GINW Saturday. Staehr led the way with 18 points. -
Taylor Lemburg, pictured here in June as part of a report on supply chain economics, prepares a circuit board assembly for encapsulation at the International Sensor Systems plant in the Aurora Industrial Park. ISSI received a $1 million Community Development Block Grant Monday, which will be used to add employees and help the company grow. -
Natalie Bisbee was a first place finisher at Thursday’s Aurora Invite, one of two gold medalists for the Lady Huskies on the day in the eight-team event.
‘Land of Misfit Decorations:’ Ogden shares Christmas wonderland
It’s that time, Christmas time is here, and everybody knows there is no better time of year! If you understood that reference, then perhaps you’re on the same level as “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” fan Rusty Ogden who has skeleton Cousin Eddie and his iconic RV as well as over 30 decorations on his lawn.
Ogden has been in the top three of the Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest since it started two years ago. He took inspiration for his lawn decorations from his past, family and community.
Reason for the season
As the days tick down before Christmas, each and every Hamilton County resident is reflecting on their reasons for the season.
Arlene Gimpel is no exception to this rule and has -- to date -- 136 reminders, depictions of Nativity scenes, floating around her home in various shapes, sizes, mediums and more.
“I don’t really have a time when I started collecting,” she revealed. “I know when I lived in my little apartment in Lincoln my sister gave me a little one. It was a music box. It was just fun.”
Huskies sweep rivalry weekend
Before leaving the bench, Aurora coach Kevin Asher whistled over to the Dog Pound and let out an emphatic fist pump.
The hammer is staying home.
Aurora was a perfect 2-0 on rivalry weekend, picking up a 57-55 upset win at York Friday before leaving no doubt at home Saturday against GINW, 55-31.
Coach Asher made it clear early Saturday morning that he didn’t want to see any type of emotional layover from the night before.
CEO offers snapshot of International Sensor Systems’ history
A local tech-based company preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in business received a $1 million shot in the arm Monday in the form of COVID-relief CARES funding.
International Sensor Systems Incorporated, located in the Aurora Industrial Park, was the vision of the late Cliff Williams, a Giltner native who worked in the technology sector for years on the East Coast before deciding he wanted to come home and create jobs here in Hamilton County.
“Our founder, Cliff Williams, started...
Bisbee, Bengtson earn gold at home
The Aurora girls wrestling team had home cooking Thursday night, competing in front of a jam-packed crowd for its home invite.
The Lady Huskies fared pretty well, too, taking runner-up honors as a team with multiple first place champs.
Natalie Bisbee was one of those, winning four matches on the evening, three by pinfall at 115. Bisbee had a tough matchup in round three against Wood River’s Ruby Guerrero, but still picked up a 5-0 decision.
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