Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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A mother of five, ages 15 down to 18 months old, Jen Shaw of Kimball feels grateful for and blessed by the love of her family. After moving to Kimball in November of 2014 Jen began to raise her family of three with then boyfriend Cory Shaw. "Cory and I have been married for almost three years now," Shaw said. "He is such an amazing dad and stepdad to the kids," she added. Her oldest daughter, Katelynn, is 15, Kyle, 13, Kloey, seven, and Karson and Kamryn are 18 months. One of Shaw's favorite par...
There are more potential improvements to come at Oliver Reservoir in the coming months including, improvements to the boat ramp and a dump station is in the works according to Galen Wittrock of the South Platte NRD. "Most everything that happens at Oliver is volunteer-based," added Wittrock. Wittrock said we will be looking at the addition to the boat ramp within the next couple weeks, hoping it kicks off mid-May. According to Wittrock the boat ramp is currently open, but will be closed for a co...
The public is invited to another exciting spring recital featuring selected students of Patricia Randolph this Sunday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m. at the Kimball Baptist Fellowship Church located at Sixth and Oak Street. Students performing include Bailey Bagnell, Ethan Bemis, Chloe Berger, Luke Berger, Rachel Berger, Jordan Cook, Deanna Horst, Abigail Mars, Lydia Mars, Carly Norberg, Crystal Pile, Michael Steel, Merina Theobald, Dru Weimer, Kollyn Weimer, Jason Weller, and Jessi Weller. Receiving Superior Ratings at the District Music Contest on solos...
GED classes are up and running smoothly in Kimball. Classes started the first week of April. “We have eight students right now attending classes,” said Daria Faden, Kimball’s instructor. New students interested in joining must go through enrollment first, then will be able to attend orientation during the first week of the month. Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Kimball Public Library. Thanks to many community members and the City of Kimball who wrote letters to WNCC explaining their thoughts on the needs of a...
Senior volunteer hours are needed at the Senior Center, one-on-one helping seniors. The Aging Office of Western Nebraska is looking for members and non-members ages 60 and up to volunteer to help other seniors. Volunteer requirements include; valid drivers license, valid insurance, a physical and a commitment to volunteer four hours a week. Volunteer hours can include time spent visiting, shopping, companionship and activities. Interested volunteers can speak with Donna DeFreece at 308-235-2181 or Rosalee Lewellen at 308-235...
One local man has experienced a little taste from three neighboring states. Born in Littleton Colorado, then attended college at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, in 2009-2014. During college Zack Donnan met a couple young men from Kimball and became close friends, Brad Weisbrook and Jordan Stahla. After College the two had a large input on the life-changing decision Donnan was about to make, taking him into accepting a job at Clean Harbors in Kimball and moving his family, his girlfriend, M...
Born in Greeley, Colo., Echo Kizzair moved to Kimball at the age of four. She attended Kimball Public Schools until her eighth grade year, at which point she began working full-time and later became an assistant manager at Total, now known as Kwik Stop, for three years. Echo then received her CNA license at the Kimball County Manor, she also attended Med Aide school there. By the age of 17 Echo was married and still living in Kimball. She and her husband, Rick, had their oldest daughter,...
The Kimball High School Civics class is busy once again before the end of the current school year. They will be hosting a Political Forum later this month for all public office candidates who will be on the primary ballot in May. Community members are encouraged to join the class to get to know the candidates better, and to express questions and concerns. Candidates will each have two minutes to present their goals and objectives before the Civics students present follow-up questions to each candidate. “We want to get the word out about this (...
Let me begin by saying that I prefer to write about the fun events, the good news and the easy-to-read features of small town life. I do not enjoy writing negative articles about anyone or anything, nor do others in this job position. Regardless of who you are or what you’ve done, and no matter what I personally think of you, this is the job and it will be done, no ifs, ands, or buts. A reporter’s job is to communicate facts to the public in an accurate and fair report, even if it is something people aren’t happy to read. We use many sourc...
Community members at the Kimball Senior Friendship Center invited Scott Mallory, of Carr Spirits, to present the local business' story and product. Mallory joined the group on Wednesday, March 28, to introduce them to Adelaide's, a tasty liqueur distributed by the company. During the presentation, Mallory discussed the history of Carr Spirits, as well as Tom Carr, founder and CEO of the company, and the long road he traveled before finding his home in Kimball and with Carr Spirits. Mallory...
The summer of 2018 might be a busy one for local park crews and volunteers, if plans and projects for the local parks move forward as quickly as Mayor Keith Prunty hopes. A public follow-up meeting was held on Wednesday, March 28, to determine priorities for both Gotte Park and City Park as well as future plans. The final goal consists of many different project, which will be decided soon, depending on budget allowances and monies awarded, though dog waste stations should be added soon. Plans...
Citizens may have heard a rumor going around town that the Kimball Public Library could be moved into the Kimball Event Center, but such is not the case. According to Rosa-Ellen Williams, President of the Kimball Public Library Board of Trustees, during the Dec. 10, 2017 board meeting, several interested parties heard a presentation by Christy Warner and Jim Cederberg on the matter. Following the presentation the board appointed two members, Randal Gunn and Kenneth Mars, to meet again with Cederberg and Warner, to attempt to learn more and disc...
The Lions Club of Kimball is taking major steps to make improvements to the ball fields this summer, with president, Sonny, and secretary, Kathy Porter leading the way. The Parks and Recreation Board could not make needed improvements within their budget, so Kathy and Sonny, along with the Lions Club, took it upon themselves to attempt raising the funds. "We want people to want to come into Kimball to play ball, we are hoping this can aid in the want to put on some more tournaments in the summer...
Last Tuesday, March 20, the Board of Commissioners met with Dan Osborne, from Top Coat, Inc. to discuss and consider a proposal to chip seal a few different roads in Kimball County. The sections of roads include; four miles south and two and a half miles north on County Road 59, two miles north on county road 17, one mile south on county road 45, and all from Highway 30 and 8/10 of a mile on County Road 28, west of Highway 71. After discussion, the board decided that these roads will be chip sealed this summer starting September 1. A...
Spring-time is here, at least according to high school sports. Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes Track and Field team is gearing up for another great season. Head Coach, Dale Frerichs, is entering his second year as head coach, with three returning state qualifiers, including, senior ,Payge Hoffman, in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles and the long jump, senior Trinity Langley in the triple jump and junior Jessica Gingerich in the 400 meter run. Other returning letter winners include junior, Michaela Rotert,...
He might be little and silly but he is also your new 2018 Nebraska USA Wrestling State Champion from Kimball, Trajan Johnson! Johnson won the trip to State with a fourth place district placing in Bridgeport a few weeks ago. Johnson wrestled in the Prek-K 49-50 pound 8-man bracket. "I love wrestling because there are so many people who help me," said Trajan. Johnson wrestled three matches at State in Grand Island this past weekend, first going head to head with Dallas Gaston from Norris...
Tuesday, March 13, John Brown, Chief Development Officer of Kimball Wind Energy was on the agenda to present and review a slide presentation of the Kimball Wind Energy Project, however, Brown was unable to attend. Brown sent an email containing dates and important information to Cathy Sibal, Kimball County Clerk, stating all major construction has been completed, meaning county residents will notice the gradual departure and demobilization of construction crews over the coming weeks. Also the "T...
Three Kimball County residents, Misty Duzich Jefferson, 50, Matthew Duzich, 42, and Daniel Valdez, 24, were arrested on various drug charges on Thursday, March 1. According to the arrest affidavit, Kimball County Sheriff's Office Deputy Anthony Osborn, along with other officers of the KCSO and the WING Task Force conducted a search warrant at 505 South Walnut Street in Kimball. Occupants inside the house at the time of the search warrant were Misty Duzich (Jefferson) Matthew Duzich, Daniel...
Donkey Ball was a real kick in the pants, fun for all ages with Donkey Rides at half-time for the younger kids, and the contagious laughter that filled the Kimball High School gym. 631 tickets were sold with 437 of those being pre-sale tickets, and not included in the total amount were, of course, all the little ones who were not charged to get it. Justin Perry of the Kimball Ranch Rodeo Committee estimated around 700 people were in attendance. Perry also commented that about 200 guests showed...
Mullets, muck boots, tattoos, slippers, bibs, long underwear, you name it, you saw it last Friday night at the Kimball Event Center. The 2nd Annual Redneck Gala was once again a success, a great meal of barbecue ribs, chicken wings, and beer brats with beans and chips was served, the band Boom Twang took the stage a little after seven and the night was ready to get kicked off. Many community members came out to the event, as well as, some from the surrounding area, including Gering, Scottsbluff,...
Kimball County Weed Department will be getting another pickup to spray weeds this coming season. The County Commissioners opened one sealed bid for the purchase of one used 4x4 pickup for the weed department at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The only bid received, from Wolf Automotive, provided a used 2012 Chevy Silverado, automatic, three-quarter ton, extended cab, long box, gas pickup with 93,154 miles on it for the price of $15,749. According to Rick Wangler, County Weed Superintendent, this is the best pickup he has looked at to...
Kimball's fourth through eighth grade top spellers all competed for the top prize last Thursday Feb. 15. A writing test was issued to all students, the top finishers in that were issued an oral spelling test in class with the six top spellers in each grade competing in the Spelling Bee. In the fourth grade category, it was Braxton Miller as top speller, followed by Amber Childress, Hannah Kilgore, Jade O' Rourke, Eddie Duran, and Tyger Bartels. For the fifth grade class was Jason Fox, Cody...
Do you like the thrill of rodeo? The laughter of a circus? If so, then this next event in Kimball is going to be just what you are waiting for - Kimball Ranch Rodeo is proud to present Donkey Basketball. Yes you read right, real life donkeys with members of your own community playing basketball on and with the donkeys. Dairyland Donkey Ball, out of Wisconsin, has been in business for three generations and still being laughed at. Kimball is the first stop on the spring road to entertaining communities everywhere with a little mix of rodeo and...
One of Kimball's own, Nathaniel Mars, has just received notice from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hixon-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts that he has been selected as a 2017 Nebraska Young Artist of the Year. Mars is the son of Pastor Kenneth and Vickie Mars and has studied piano since the age of five with Patricia Randolph. According to Randolph, the Nebraska Young Artist awards annually recognize eleventh grade students who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual arts,...
The Lady Coyotes split last week with a win over Minatare and a loss to Creek Valley. Potter-Dix hosted the Indians last Tuesday night and came away with a 14-35 victory. Scoring for the Lady Coyotes came from many, with Payge Hoffman leading with 10 points, Audrey Juelfs with nine, Kelsey Hoffman with eight, Trinity Langley with four, and Brooke Moench and Makayla Merz with two each. Langley was able to pull down 14 rebounds, with Juelfs behind her with eight, K. Hoffman with six, and Moench, Merz, P. Hoffman, and Mikayla Lee with one each to...