Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Garrett Pedersen, a 2018 Kimball High School graduate, has a newly achieved goal he aimed to achieve for many years. As of last week, he is officially a Marine, Pvt. Pedersen. "Honestly, I have always wanted to become a Marine since I was 15," he said. "The roughest and toughest branch of the military. I told myself I wanted to be a Marine." He was accepted in August 2018 and headed out to San Diego, Calif., just a few short months later on Oct. 15 for Basic Training/Bootcamp. Garrett completed...
A stop sign violation led to methamphetamine charges involving 10 to 27 grams for two Scottsbluff residents. According to the arrest affidavit, on Dec. 27 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Nebraska State Trooper I. Jaramillo was stationary observing the stop sign at the intersection of Old Highway 71 and Highway 71 in Kimball County when a silver passenger vehicle violated the stop sign. There were two occupants in the vehicle. After initiating a routine traffic stop, Jaramillo contacted NSP Dispatch and was advised that the driver of the vehicle...
A Kimball man, Shane Serrano, has been scheduled for sentencing for terroristic threats made against Kimball police officers in July 2018. Judge Derek Weimer on Jan. 8 scheduled the sentencing in Kimball County District Court. The sentencing is scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 5. Serrano was arrested July 7, 2018, on charges including domestic assault, bond violation, terroristic threats, resisting arrest, disturbing the peace and driving under the influence. According to the arrest affidavit, Serrano made statements about killing KPD Officer...
A truck stopped in Kimball at the Beer and Loathing bar Friday, Jan. 11, to pick up donated shoes for Funds2Orgs. According to owner Heather Entingh, there were a total of 44 bags this time around – which totals nearly $250 in money raised to go toward the city's park fund. "We are going to keep doing something to raise money," she said. "We just aren't sure what it will be in the future, but we will be doing something."...
Kimball Wrestling Club, Tri-State Grapplers and the Banner County MatCats were at it again last weekend before a huge crowd in Scottsbluff at the Battle in the Bluffs Wrestling Tournament. Kimball finished sixth in team scores with 248 points, Tri-State Grapplers finished in 16th place with 136 points, and the Banner County MatCats finished 18th with 76 points. Kimball Wrestling Club individual results: • Pre K-K 47-50 division: Nash Burback placed fourth and scored 16 team points. • 1st...
The Potter-Dix Coyotes continue to struggle on offense, but Coach Ryan Mumm is starting to see some improvements as the season continues. Potter-Dix played the Leyton Warriors last Friday, Jan. 11, and came up short in the away game, 58-15. Anthony Tovar led the scoring category for the Coyotes with seven points, followed by Izaak Glanz with four, Grant Hickman with three and Niko Koon with one point. Glanz led the rebounding category for the Coyotes pulling down eight, followed by Brandon Mendoza with seven, Hickman and Koon with five, Tavor,...
Tens of thousands of dollars have been saved by the city of Kimball due to efforts of the city line crew and the power plant, Mayor Keith Prunty said. After abnormal early morning high winds on Dec. 27, an east-west power line on the south side of town whipped back and forth – slapping lines together that created hours of short, on-and-off power outages for the majority of Kimball. None of the repair work was contracted out. It was all addressed and completed with Kimball crews, saving about $...
Kimball County Transit Services could oversee transit services in Chappell and Deuel County in the near future. KCTS administrator Christy Warner approached the Kimball County Commissioners at their regular meeting Thursday, Jan, 3, for direction on the matter in order to to start on the new budget. KCTS is in discussions of overseeing the transit service in Chappell if financially backed by the Deuel County, the city of Chappell and the Buckley Trust in Chappell. "Jump in if Deuel County,...
Helping ring in the new year for the Kimball County Board of Commissioners are one re-elected member, Chairman Larry Engstrom, and newly elected Brandon Mossberg. Engstrom, Mossberg and Commissioner Timothy Nolting met last Thursday, Jan. 3, after elected county officials and deputies were sworn in to office that morning in the District Court room of the Kimball County Courthouse. Those sworn in to office included Engstrom, Mossberg, Sheriff Harry Gillway, Clerk of District Court Deb Diemoz,...
The group Funds2Org will make yet another stop in Kimball to pick up lightly worn shoes tomorrow – Friday, Jan. 11 – at Beer and Loathing, 206 S. Chestnut St. Funds raised through the shoe collection will benefit Gotte Park. In 2017, 135 bags of shoes were collected for a pickup. “We don’t have as many as the last time, but money raised for the parks is what matters,” said Heather Entingh, owner of Beer and Loathing. “ We have nearly 40 bags of shoes so far and will continue taking donations until tomorrow (Friday) morning.” Just like last yea...
A weekend of wrestling came to a close Sunday afternoon in at the Bulldog Brawl Tournament in Gering after Saturday’s tournament held in Mitchell. Kimball Wrestling Club finished 11th at Mitchell with 3,758 points. Tri-State Grapplers were tight on Kimball’s heels and finished 12th with 3,757 points. Banner County’s MatCats finished 18th with 3,750 points. Individual placings from Mitchell Tournament for Kimball Wrestling Club: 6 and Under 40-40 division, Laivyn Morgan placed third and scored seven team points. 6 and Under 41-43 divis...
Potter-Dix started off the new year off with tough losses for the boys and girls basketball teams. The Coyotes lost to Bayard last Friday, Jan 4, 70-20, and then faced South Platte at home Saturday in another loss, 61-22. The Lady Coyotes also faced off with Bayard last Friday and lost, 56-3, then headed home to face South Platte on Saturday and came up short, 50-10. The Potter-Dix boys and girls made the short trip to Kimball for games Tuesday night. No player or game statistics were available for any of these games before press time....
The newest member of the Kimball County Board of Commissioners is ready to take his first steps in office and express his thoughts and opinions relating to the county. Today – Thursday, Jan. 3 -- Brandon Mossberg will begin his journey as a commissioner. Mossberg, raised in Kimball, grew up on a family farming and ranching operation. He understands many of the important and sometimes difficult tasks to be associated with agriculture and the Western way of life. After graduating from Kimball H...
More than 630 adults and students – elementary though high school – filled Kimball's own Goodhand Theatre this past week over the course of just three days. On Wednesday morning, Dec. 19, elementary students from Albin enjoyed the free movie showing of "Elf," followed by elementary students out of Pine Bluffs later that afternoon. Thursday afternoon it was the turn for Mary Lynch students to enjoy the movie. Kimball's junior high and high school students got their chance Friday mooring with a s...
Many tears of joy and sadness filled the Kimball County Commissioners room Tuesday, Dec. 18, as county staff members said their goodbyes to two women who have went over and beyond their call of duty for the county over the past years. A presentation to recognize the outgoing officials was on the agenda for the regular meeting, honoring Diana Quicke, county treasurer, and Daira Anderson-Faden, county commissioner. Quicke, who has served the county for just more than 40 years, will be retiring at...
As I sit here in disbelief that the year has almost come to an end, I question many things in my life and choices and decisions I have made over the last several months and the last year. I have had the opportunity to grow as a person and meet more incredible members of the community. One thing is for certain, I am beyond lucky to have the husband, kids and family that I do. Throughout 2018, it has been full of twist and turns, heartbreak, loss of friendships, relocation of coworkers, moving. I don’t know what the future holds, but I trust t...
According to an arrest affidavit, Jarred Neuhalfen of Kimball was arrested at approximately noon on Dec. 10 and charged with a felony count of strangulation. Andy Bremer, Kimball police chief, was contacted by Kimball High School in reference to an altercation involving a minor. The minor said during the morning of Dec. 9 that his uncle, Jarred Neuhalfen, assaulted him and choked him, causing him not to breathe. The arrest affidavit states that the minor was attempting to leave his residence...
Potter-Dix Coyotes are looking for some shots to start falling in the near future. The Coyotes played in Iliff last Friday, Dec. 14 looking for their first win, yet were stopped short in a effort against the Caliche Buffaloes. Potter Dix fell 35-75, on top of the Buffaloes after the first period 15-13 the Coyotes were nearly shut out in the second period scoring only two points to Caliche’s 17, entering half time with a score of 17-30. “The second quarter, we continued to get good looks at the basket, but the shots wouldn’t fall like they...
Christmas in the country, take a back road in Kimball County at night and what do you find? A majority of the time you'll find an old farm house sitting along side the road, a big tall leaning barn, corn and wheat fields, and some cows. When you get just north east of Bushnell around this time of year you will see a glow in the night sky, Christmas at the Wasielewski's, the barn, house and garage all wrapped in bright colorful Christmas lights, with this glimpse of Christmas outside one can...
"Shop With a Cop" will continue with or without the local Shopko store. Erin Heidemann, head of the "Shop With a Cop" annual event in Kimball, said there will continue to be a "Shop With a Cop" next year, but it is just too early in the planning stages to know the details. Late last week, department store chain Shopko made the news of the closure of their stores nationwide. According to a report from the Lincoln Journal-Star, Shopko, a Wisconsin-based company, plans to close 39 stores...
She has put in 40 years of work for Kimball County and is so close to retirement she can almost taste it. Dec. 31 will be Diana Quicke's official last day as Kimball County treasurer. Beginning her county career in the Road Department, Diana drove a packer while she helped build roads. She surveyed as well as help with secretarial work until she was asked to join the treasurer's office. Diana worked as a deputy under Arthur J. Johnson until she took his place as treasurer. This year makes 31...
A building in Kimball that has served many purposes over the past century is nearing a turning point. The former Longhorn Restaurant building has been accepted by the City of Kimball but has yet to change hands from the previous owners, the Perry family trust. The matter was addressed during a meeting Monday, Dec. 10, with public and business owners in attendance, along with Matt Ashby, urban planner of Ayres Associates, as well as City Administrator Dan Dean, Special Projects Coordinator Amy Sapp and Kimball Mayor Keith Prunty. Beginning with...
Shirrin Sharifpour, 37, of Kimball, was scheduled for an arraignment hearing Tuesday, Dec. 4 in Kimball County District Court before Honorable Judge Derek Weimer on charges of attempted murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence. Respectively, those charges are a Class 2 felony, Class 2 felony, Class 2A felony and Class 4 felony. She was arrested Oct. 3 in an alleged attempt to kill her mother. According to the Cheyenne County Attorney's Office, the...
Potter-Dix Coyotes fall to Creek Valley and Paxton. The Coyotes faced the Storm last Friday Dec. 7, and fell 41-63. The following day Potter-Dix fell to Paxton 74-7, being out scored in the first period 27-3, 33-0 in the second quarter. Heading into half time with a score of 60-3. The Coyotes were shut out in the third quarter 5-0 and 9-4 in the final period leaving the final score 74-7. Potter-Dix faced Leyton Tuesday, Dec. 11, no information was available at press, but will head to Iliff to take on Caliche on Friday....
Potter-Dix ladies fall to 0-4 on the season with the first two losses coming opening weekend against Dundy County and Morrill. Lady Coyotes lost to Dundy Co. 62-8 and Morrill 59-15. Potter-Dix looked to get a win over the Creek Valley Storm last Friday, Dec. 7 in Chappell but fell short 50-25 to a 1-2 Strom team. Saturday, Dec. 8 The Lady Coyotes took on Paxton but once again came up sort falling 27-24 in a hard fought, low scoring match. In the first quarter Potter-Dix was up with a score of 5-4, both teams scored seven points in the second...