Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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An estimated 60 acres of pasture burned on Sunday afternoon, April 7, near Kimball, according to Kimball Fire Chief Rick Wynne. The fire along Road 29W, which occurred before the April 10-11 storm that brought a blizzard warning, was created by a downed power line and pole. About 10 to 12 firemen responded while the wind continued to whip up the flames. Wynne explained how the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department used its two grass trucks, which hold 450 gallons of water and have nozzles on the... Full story
An arrest was made last week, April 2, regarding a child abuse case that occurred Sunday, March 31, in Kimball, according to Kimball Police Chief Andy Bremer. A man identified as Alexander Romero has been placed in custody and is currently charged with child abuse resulting in death, a class 1B felony that carries a minimum sentence of 25 years with a maximum sentence of life in prison. Romero will have his preliminary hearing at the end of April. According to Kimball County Attorney Dave Wilson, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has a...
With spring time well on its way in Kimball County, many of us are ready to step out of the office early to enjoy the warm weather. However, for two Kimball County employees ,this warm weather might come as a bit more enjoyable. County Highway Superintendent Dave Hottell informed the Kimball County Board of Commissioners last week at their regular meeting on April 2 that he is ready to get back to operating a grader. "I love doing my job, but sometimes the stress is too much. I enjoy being...
“Kimball Yard of the Week” is back for 2019 year and will run in the Observer from April 18 through Oct. 31. Nominations may be submitted by text or PM to Kim Baliman, Dawn Patterson Moeser, Beth Sanders Huddleston or Dakota Kuhns The rules: One winner per week, nominations must be within a 5 mile radius of Kimball city limits, and a person may only receive the award once per year. “We hope this will instill some pride and sense of community in this great place we call home,” said Baliman.... Full story
In a world of negativity when it comes to raising our children and how the younger generation is raised in a different life, not having to work for things, no manners, along with other ideas that are upsetting to many in older generations. A small speck of light is all we as a community need to keep what faith we have. As I was headed back to work Tuesday afternoon from dropping my kids off I was sitting at the stop sign across from the Dairy Queen and saw two young girls about 10 and 8 walking home from school. The oldest young lady was up... Full story
Edward L. "Ed" Cooney, 77, of Arthur passed away, Friday March 29, 2019, in Ogallala Community Hospital. A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, April 2, in the Arthur County High School gymnasium, with the Rev. Blake Wilkes officiating. Ed was born June 9, 1941, at Brule, to Emery and Hazel (Jackson) Cooney. He graduated from Arthur County High School in 1959. Ed went on to work as a truck driver, State of Nebraska worker, and then on to Arthur County High School, where he served as...
Mary L. Soper, 84, of Kimball, died in Castro Valley, California on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating; burial services to follow at Kimball Cemetery. Catholic Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. with visitation following at Cantrell Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 9. The casket will be closed. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary...
Neal LeRoy Prince, 89, of Fairbury, NE, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born to Neal LeRoy and Cecelia Mae (McClanahan) Prince Sr. November 21, 1929 at the Scottsbluff hospital. He attended school, grades K through 12 in Scottsbluff as well as the Junior College there. After briefly attending UNL, he joined the Air Force in January of 1951. He received his training at bases in San Antonio, TX. Sandia in Albuquerque, NM and Langley in Virginia. He spent...
Larissa Jean (McConnell) Binod, 37, of Kimball, NE, passed away on April 5, 2019 after a brief battle with brain cancer. She was born on June 6, 1981, in Davenport, IA to Douglas and Marcelee (Trindle) McConnell. She grew up in Kimball and attended the University of Northern Colorado where she received her Bachelor's degree in business administration. She was an environmental educator and lifestyle architect in the Kimball and Ogallala areas. Larissa is survived by her mother, Marcelee...
Dale Jennings Tobler of Lincoln, NE passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born in Potter, Nebraska on December 27, 1934 to Lawrence and Florence Tobler. Dale graduated from Dix (NE) High School in 1952, and then attended UNL on a football scholarship until he met his wife Elda (Ellsworth). Dale and Elda were married at St. Paul Methodist Church in Lincoln on August 14, 1953 and they welcomed their son Delvin in July 1954. He then enlisted in the military in 1955, where he served as a clerk...
The weather cooperated enough to allow our area track and golf athletes a chance to get in some competition this past week, but watch out again this week. Already the Potter-Dix Junior High track meet, held at Kimball, has been cancelled from April 10 and moved to April 24. Boy’s golf at Bridgeport, today, Thursday, April 11 is very doubtful I would say, what with a blizzard in the forecast. The Kimball boy golfers are scheduled to play at Chase County Saturday, and at Morrill next Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------... Full story
Kimball's Brady Kilgore is still undefeated in the hurdles after winning both hurdle races at last Saturday's Mitchell Invitational Track and Field Meet. The Longhorn senior had another outstanding day in winning while competing against the larger schools involved. He took the gold in the 110 meter highs with a time of 15.09 for a season best, won the 300 meter hurdles in 42.00, ran 6th in the 400 meter run with a time of 55.45, and was 3rd in the high jump at 6'2", the same heigtot as the 1st...
The Kimball High Boys Golf is in full swing and the Longhorns got it started with a nine hole practice round involving their own team, Mitchell, and Potter Dix, this past week at the Four Winds. Coach Chad Wise had 8 golfers participate, Mitchell had 9, and Potter-Dix 4. Kimball’s five varsity golfers included Dillon Wise who shot the low score of the day with his 39, Izaac Reuter with 44, Zane Anthony 45, Jess Sieren 46, and Cole Henton 51. This is also the five Coach Wise will take to the opening tournament at Mitchell this past Tuesday. A...
Two Tri-State Grapplers, Jax Thurin and Jesse Gortney, ventured to Eads, Colorado, for the Eads Junior Olympic Tournament on April 6. In the 51 pound bracket, Gortney placed first. Champ. Round 1 -- Gortney won by fall over Xadrian Apodaca (Rocky Ford) (Fall 1:41). Quarterfinal -- Gortney won by fall over Jaxen Downing (Mayhem) (Fall 2:33). Semifinal- Gortney won by fall over Mason Sierra (Eads) (Fall 1:00). 1st Place Match- Gortney won by fall over Elliot Trumble (Lamar Youth Wrestling) (Fall...
Kimball Dead Eye Shooters 4-H Club BB Gun Team 1 placed 3rd in the 2019 Nebraska State 4-H BB Gun and Air Rifle Championships earning a trip to the Daisy National BB Gun Match in Rogers, Arkansas, this July. Team members are Julia Winstrom, Chris Foster, Jessica Terrill, Nolan Cook & Cody Brinkman. Anna Coleman and Tig Woolington will also attend the national match as alternates. The team is coached by Larry & Nicole Snyder. “We were so excited to have a team qualify this year,” said Nicole Snyder. “All the kids who participated in this year...
Two local establishments with the help of the Kimball community are heading up a summer filled will pool tournaments to benefit local residents. Beer and Loathing and Chute No. 7 present the “2019 Take the Buckin” pool tournament -- a series of four individual tournaments from April to July. Kimball can expect to see one tournament each month for four months this summer. The first tournament will be held April 27 and 28 for Cindy Warren who was diagnosed with cancer monies raised will go towards help with medical bills and cost resulting of...
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