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 young woman left her home and family in Ukraine to study abroad at the University of Wyoming in January. But just about a month after arriving in the United States, Anastasiia Pereverten said, "The war is happening. I was shocked during the first 20 minutes of the whole-scale war on the 24th of February. Later, gradually comes the recognition of the war destroying your homeland and killing thousands of civilians. "I cannot describe this feeling, but 'shock' is too weak for that. It is... Full story
A group of Kimball High School seniors from the civics class listen to Kimball County employee Jenna Miller explain the voter registration process at the courthouse during County Government Day on March 22.... Full story
Kimball Street Superintendent Jim Shoup asked the City Council to change the speed limit on south Chestnut Street at the March council meeting. The change will occur from FVC to Sixth Street. The speed limit will be 35 mph, which is a decrease of 5 mph. From Sixth Street to Fourth Street, the speed limit will be 30 mph, and from Fourth Street to the stoplight, the speed limit will be 25 mph. The council approved the decrease in the speed limit presented. In other business, Potter-Dix Post Prom received $400 in Keno Funds to purchase local gift...
The first of a series of online trainings was held March 17 for small businesses to learn how to team up and or bid on government contracts for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent project – or the “missile project” as it is widely called locally. The Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR) online training is to assist small businesses and expose them to representatives from Northrop Grumman, contractors and large prime contractors. The webinar series will occur quarterly, beginning March 17 and then being held June 16, Sept. 15, and D...
Nora Robinson of Kimball was selected recently by Gov. Pete Rickets to serve on the state Early Childhood Education Endowment board. This three-year commitment requires meeting three times a year. Like many boards, it is an unpaid position and does not require Unicameral approval, although some boards do require legislative approval. Robinson currently works at ESU 13 as the Panhandle Early Learning Connections Coordinator. Before working at ESU 13, she taught elementary school in Kimball. According to the description for the program: The...
Jeanine Lucille Batt, 77, of Pine Bluffs passed away March 11, 2022. Jeanine was born September 10, 1944 in Sterling, Colorado to Eli and Rose (Wilder) Blue. She married LeRoy Batt July, 6 1966 in Sterling, Colorado. Jeanine worked for over 60 years as a hairdresser. Jeanine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed making arts and crafts such as wreaths for the holidays. Jeanine is survived by her husband, LeRoy Batt of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming; children, Scott (Stephanie) Batt of... Full story
Lois A. James, 78, a longtime Kimball resident, died at the Kimball County Manor on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Funeral services for Lois will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Kimball Presbyterian Church with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Burial will be held in the Dix Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to leave condolences and share stories with the family. Memorials may be given in...
Roy Petersen died peacefully at his daughter's home in Davis, CA at the age of 84. His beloved bride of 57 years Anna was at his side. He was born Roy Eugene Rentfro on December 19, 1936 in Hyannis, Nebraska to Ethel and Roy Rentfro. After Roy's father died unexpectedly in Kimball, NE in 1939, Roy ventured west with his mother and stepfather Thomas Petersen. Dad went to Burbank Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Hayward High School. He made lifelong friends and loved playing football...
Larry L. Stahla, long-time resident of Kimball, passed away March 15, 2022, at the age of 85. His funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Kenneth Mars officiating. Burial followed at the Kimball Cemetery. Friends visited from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at Cantrell Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cantrellfh.com. Memorials may be made to the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department and... Full story
Well good morning Banner County, friends near and far. I hope this morning finds you somewhere nice, warm and windless. After a lifetime in Nebraska I am accustomed to the ups and downs of our weather, but I still don’t like it. Last weekend two important events happened that I completely forgot about. Not to mention my not mentioning the time change recently. Anyway, last Sunday, the 20th of March was the Spring Equinox and then the 21-22nd was Maslenitsa or Komodety- the day of the vernal equinox (when the day and night are equal in time ). D...
A reader recently sent this question to the Observer: “Why have none of the candidates from the coming election not put ads in the paper telling us who they are and what is their platform? True people know each other in a small community, but those of us who have just moved here do not know them.” Great question. For the primary election, which is May 10, only one race will be contested and that is the sheriff’s race. The Observer has reached out to both candidates and asked them a series of questions. Those questions and answers will appea...
Members of the 2022 Potter-Dix Prom Royalty took a moment to pose for this picture. They are King Niko Coon and Queen Ana Manning, and attendants Jared Anton and Hannah Reeve. The crownbearers are Grayson Paxton and Cyada Frazen....
A trip to State for the Potter-Dix Speech Team resulted in the title of 2022 D2 State Runners-Up. Gunnar Oleson led the team by making it to finals in all three of his events (the maximum allowed) and earning D2 State Champion in Oral Interpretation of Drama along with Zach Rotert and Luke Kasten. Oleson also received 2nd place in his humorous and 4th place with his duet partner Luke Kasten. Other finalists include Zach Rotert with 3rd in Entertainment, Ana Manning with 4th in persuasive,...
Spring high school sports get going this weekend with Kimball, Potter-Dix and Banner County all scheduled to hit the track. Track teams will get most of the attention until March 12, when the Kimball and Potter-Dix boys golf teams tee off their 2022 seasons at Mitchell. Here’s a look at the upcoming high school meets for the Longhorns, Coyotes and Wildcats: Kimball March 26 – 9 a.m., track at Morrill April 2 – 9 a.m., track at Bayard April 5 – 9 a.m. at Creek Valley Banner County March 26 – 9 a.m., track at Morrill April 2 – 9 a.m., track... Full story
It's time for some Philly Cheesesteaks for Kimball's national qualifying pool team. Kimball's team Ballin' Bombers from the Trails West Pool League (TAP), won the titleholder event in Scottsbluff in mid-March. The next step is an all-expense trip to the National Tourney in Philadelphia, Pa., April 17-21. The team is comprised of Steven Warner, Dortha Ramsey, Shawn White, Rusty Warren, Adam Warner, and Davyes Patel and has been playing together for the past three years. The 9-ball winning team...
Team D W/L PF PA W/L P/F P/A Leyton 3-1 213 158 18-5 1361 924 Hemingford 2-1 159 147 12-11 1093 1101 Garden County 1-2 149 154 12-12 1225 1109 Kimball 0-2 65 127 3-19 637 1337 Kimball loses C Anthony Tovar to graduation. Fr. Kyler Lusche led team with 11.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.5 APG and 1.6 SPG. Tovar led team with 2.6 BPG. D2 District 11 Boys Basketball Final Results Team D W/L PF PA W/L P/F P/A Potter-Dix 6-1 342 197 20-4 1314 856 South Platte 4-2 320 253 6-15 894 1146 Minatare 2-4 210 242 5-16...