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Articles from the February 2, 2017 edition


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  • Congratulations, it's a Boy!

    Feb 2, 2017

    Jayden Martin Serrano was born on January 17, 2017 to Sheena Erickson and Shane Seranno. Jayden weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. The first baby of 2017 was happily welcomed by sister, Macy, 6 and brother, Blayden, 4. Prizes awarded this year to Jayden and his family are: Sportsman's Liquor, a bottle of champagne; Kimball Health Services, a triple photo album and guest book; Java Blend, one XLG (3 topping) pizza; The Diner, a $20 Gift Card; FirsTier Bank, $50 savings account;...

  • Kimball Event Center headed in the right direction

    Tonia Copeland|Feb 2, 2017

    The Kimball Event Center was put up for bids following a special Kimball City Council meeting on Nov. 8, 2016, with the caveat that it be used in a similar fashion to its current use – as an event venue and community center. “The price was set to encourage a buyer (at $10,000). They would receive almost everything in the building, such as kitchen equipment, dishes, tables, chairs, and fitness equipment,” council member Christy Warner said. “That makes it a good deal but the buyer would have a true investment in making the Event Center succeed...

  • Friends and Neighbors: Kaden Adrian

    Tonia Copeland|Feb 2, 2017

    If given a choice, Kimball junior Kaden Adrian would choose to perform over just about anything else, and recently he was given that very option, with an exciting twist. Adrian, and his trumpet, will travel this summer to Europe for 16 days of performances as an Ambassador of Music through Voyageurs International Ltd. Chosen, with several other students, by Kimball band instructor Kristi Hiles-Smith, Adrian was the only Longhorn to jump on this opportunity. "Mrs. Hiles-Smith chooses the...

  • Kimball's Dead Eye Shooters show well at Mitchell

    Staff Report|Feb 2, 2017

    The Kimball Dead Eye Shooters 4-H Club competed at the Scottsbluff County Panhandle Best Competition in Mitchell on Sunday, Jan. 29, and walked away winners. In the 9-10 year old bb gun division, Jessica Terrill was second overall with a 367 and she took first in kneeling. Julia Winstrom placed first in the 11–12 year old bb gun division with a 368. She placed first in standing, sitting and kneeling positions. Also in the 11-12 year old division, Chris Foster placed second with a 356 and was f...

  • Joseph H. Rasgorshek

    Feb 2, 2017

    Joseph "Joe" Henry Rasgorshek, 81, died January 20,2017, at a Nampa care facility from complications related to Parkinson's Disease. Joe was born Jan. 17, 1936, to Eugene and Jessamine "Jada" Tierney Rasgorshek in Kimball, Nebraska. He was the oldest of six children. After graduating from Kimball County High School, Joe attended the University of Nebraska, while working on the family farm in Banner and Kimball Counties. His adventurous spirit interrupted these studies when he drove to Central...

  • Kent E. Burt

    Feb 2, 2017

    Kent Ervin Burt, 56, passed away January 25, 2017 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. He was born September 14, 1960 in Greely, Colorado to Ervin and Emogene (Parker) Burt. He had many skills including being a rest area supervisor and farming. He was a family man, grandfather, and loving son, that loved spreading the word of God. He was an avid Huskers fan who enjoyed fantasy football, Facebook, and playing Throne Rush. He is survived by children, Kevin (Taisshia) Burt of Holly,...

  • Robert "Bob" Rider

    Feb 2, 2017

    Robert "Bob" Rider, 88, of Gering and formerly of Banner County, died at Heritage Estates in Gering on Monday, January 23, 2017. The family requests that friends wear casual dress to the memorial services at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with The Reverend Christine Plantz officiating. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Bob's Tribute Wall and leave messages of sympathy and stories for the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given...

  • Tom T. Yanaga

    Feb 2, 2017

    Tom T. Yanaga, 96, of Colorado, died in Kimball on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Cremation has been held and family arranged memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Kimball E-Free Church in Kimball with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Tom’s Tribute Wall and leave condolences for the family. The services for Tom have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Tom T. Yanaga was born in Ione, Colorado on August 18, 1920, the son of Haishburo and Tamano Y...

  • Shadow or not, spring is coming, just don't bet on it

    Aleta Pearson|Feb 2, 2017

    Every February 2nd, for longer than anyone can remember, has been a day of foretelling the weather. Although history can be clouded (pun intended), it’s believed that Groundhog Day may have originated in the Celtic lands of Europe where it was first known as the pagan holiday of Imbolic. As the traditions of Imbolic include not only foretelling of the coming seasons, just as Groundhog day, but also the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox. Originally it was a pagan tradition to light candles in reverence of the coming of s...

  • Veterans History Project

    Larry Nelson|Feb 2, 2017

    The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Richard Sherard joined the United States Marine Corps before graduating from high school in Cheyenne, WY. He had relatives who had been in the US Army and in the USMC. His thought was that if he had to go to war, he wanted to get the best training available. In August of 1981, he left the comforts of...

  • Lulf sets school record in win over Bayard

    Tom Southard|Feb 2, 2017

    Kimball High senior, Alexis Lulf, set a new school record for 3 point field goals in a game with eight as she scored 28 points and led the Lady Longhorns to a 71-57 win over Bayard this past Monday night. The way Lulf was lighting up the score board, it was like viewing the strip in Las Vegas! Kimball's long shot artist nailed her first trey in the opening quarter, added four more in the second period, and closed out the night with three more in the final period. She eclipsed Danielle Perry and...

  • Kimball boys notch two more weekend wins...now 11-3

    Tom Southard|Feb 2, 2017

    The Kimball boys added two more wins to their basketball season to run their record to 11-3 going into this week's play. The Longhorns travelled to Sutherland Friday night and brought home a 60-44 victory then hung on for a 65-61 win over visiting North Platte St. Pats Saturday night. The Horns busted out to a 28-15 first quarter lead at Sutherland and coasted in for the win with eight players scoring for the winners. Jordan Greenwood was just shy of his season average in leading Kimball with...

  • Lady Longhorns fall to Sutherland and St. Pats

    Tom Southard|Feb 2, 2017

    Coach Chauncey Pedersen got some good play out of his Kimball High Lady Longhorns over the weekend, but no enough to register a win as the Kimball ladies suffered losses to Sutherland on the road Friday night, and to North Platte St. Pats at home Saturday. The Lady Horns are now 4-9 on the season that is fast drawing to a close. Kimball had a solid first half of play at Sutherland, leading 27-23 at intermission, but was outscored 18-1 in the third period to seal their doom as the host school...

  • Longhorns down Bayard 74-63

    Tom Southard|Feb 2, 2017

    In a long awaited make-up game that was postponed from Dec. 17 due to weather, the Kimball High boys won over Bayard Monday night 74-63 in front of the hometown fans. The latest win leaves Kimball at 12-3 on the season heading into this week’s Western Trails Conference Tournament, where they Horns are the number one seed with a first round bye. The visiting Tigers scored the first two baskets on the night before Jordan Greenwood struck back with a 3 pointer followed by a steal and a layin to go ahead 6-5. Greenwood continued to shine in the ope...

  • Junior Varsity boys now 6-2

    Tom Southard|Feb 2, 2017

    The Kimball boy's junior varsity team has won their last five games and are now 6-2 on the season. Their win over North Platte St. Pats ranks as the game of the week for Kimball High. On Friday night at Sutherland they won out 46-34 with Izaac Reuter high with 13 points followed by Corey Travis with 10, Beau Hanks 6, Kole Bush 3, Zane Anthony 4, Brendan Walker 4 and Brayden Tyan 2. The JV team pulled out a 52-50 win over visiting St. Pats Saturday night in a game that was exciting from start to...

  • Cluff and Mohr medalists at Mitchell Tournament

    Tom Southard|Feb 2, 2017

    Kimball had two medal winners at the tough Mitchell Invitational Wrestling Tournament held this past Saturday. Torrington was the team champion with 160.5 points with Bridgeport runner-up with 139. Kimball finished 11th team wise with 21 points. “The Mitchell Invitational was a tough tournament for us. We ended with two placers in Jordan Cluff 3rd at 113 and Jaden our 4th at 132,” said coach Wade Brashear. “As a team we wrestled decent, but we also lost matches we should have won. At times we showed some good quality wrestling, but we lost too...

  • Jordan Autry named KVFD Fireman of the Year

    Feb 2, 2017

  • Area women shooters receive NRA grant funds

    Feb 2, 2017

    The Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapters, founded in Arizona in 2013 by Carrie Lightfoot, were started for women who want to learn about firearms in a non-intimidating environment and meet women of like-minded interests who are at least 21 years of age and legally able to possess a gun. The Gering Chapter, started in August 2015 by Renee Thomas (NRA and TWAW Certified Instructor), has been an inviting and educational resource to more than 20 women on a monthly basis. The Gering Chapter meets the l...