Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Buckles, boots and spurs filled the Kimball Banner County Fairgrounds arena Saturday evening as cowboys and cowgirls gathered to compete in the 10th Annual Kimball Ranch Rodeo. Organizers kicked off the fun with the Ranch Bronc Riding. Ty Fenster took first place with a high score of 75 when he dismounted a feisty bronc from Bad Medicine Rodeo Company. Second place went to TeJay Fenster with a score of 74, and tied for third place with scores of 72 were Justin Quint, Baylen Ward and Wes Aragon....
Challenge Day is coming to Kimball. Imagine a school where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Imagine enemies finding common ground and making peace; friends healing past hurts and making amends; people igniting their passion for service and leadership; adults and youth working together to create a school where everyone is included and thrives. According to challengeday.org, This is Challenge Day. With a $10,000 grant from the Kimball Public Schools Foundation, the Kimball Prevention...
What caused more than $60,000 in losses since July 1, 2017 throughout Kimball County? USDA Wildlife Specialist, Matt Anderson reported at the June 5 meeting of the Kimball Board of Commissioners that vermin did. Anderson presented a 2017/18 summary of animal damage control which included verified losses to ag land, personal property, livestock and though loss of pets were reported due to vermin, they were not verified. Damage caused by racoons totaled $2,700. The largest culprit was not coyotes, though the predator caused nearly $4,000 in...
The Kimball Community Trail sponsored by the Kimball Area Foundation Fund is well into Phase 1 of the project. There are three planning phases to the trail project: Phase 1 is the portion of the trail south of the dam, currently under construction. The trail layout has almost been completed, with small layout changes being made following the recent rains. Trees have been planted, the dog park has been marked and locations for benches and shaded areas have been picked. "I have been a regular...
City of Kimball Remote Control Car Park, the remote control (R.C.) car park for Kimball was originated with the thought in mind to have an outdoor facility for entertainment or a fun activity for kids and adults of all ages to participate together whether it be racing or just watching. It doesn't require physical skills but just a little dexterity and hand/eye coordination. We have seen kids as young as 4 or 5 and adults clear up to their late 80's have just as much fun with these cars. These...
Dr. James "Jim" Plate, 69, of Ogallala passed away Monday June 11, 2018 at his home in Ogallala. Jim was born on June 6, 1949 in Ord to Willis and Rhoda (Miller) Plate. Jim received his early education at Sumter Country School, a rural one-room schoolhouse, through eighth grade and graduated from Ord High School. Jim spent his youth "growing up on a horse" on the family farm/ranch outside North Loup. He was active in 4-H, winning champion honors at the NE State Fair for market lambs and was...
Anyone with a computer or a smart phone can google “dog parks” and explore the pros and cons. You can ask the opinions of veterinarians such as myself, dog psychologists, and other animal care experts as to the advantages and disadvantages of dog parks. When asked to write a letter about dog parks I decided to interview people who use them on a regular basis. They are the real experts. My daughter Kelly who lives in Fort Collins started taking her dog Lucy to parks when Lucy was four months old. Both of them love the whole dog park exp...
The Cornhusker State Games Torch Run passed through Kimball on Friday, June 8. Runners gathered at 1 p.m. in front of the Kimball County Courthouse. Kimball High School Cross Country and Track team led by Brady Kilgore leads off this segment. Kilgore was a state medalist in Cross Country. The Torch Run, sponsored by the Nebraska National Guard and Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, is the precursor to the 2018 Cornhusker State Games. The complete route and event list is available at c...
Vets, do you know the death benefits available to you? The death of a family member is always a difficult time. We would like to be sure you are aware of the benefits available to you when a veteran passes. Funeral benefits available from the VA is $3,000 for cremation and burial is $5,600. Please come to our office before funeral arrangements are made at the funeral home so we can coordinate with the funeral home on the price, otherwise the VA benefits may not be available. Also, please notify us when funeral arrangements are being made so we...
"The Rejects" from Good Times Bar & Grill in Kimball will advance to the American Poolplayers Association (APA) World Pool Championships in Las Vegas after winning the Western Nebraska APA 9-Ball World Qualifier held recently at Eagles Club in North Platte. Twenty-eight teams from all over the region competed in the tournament which qualified the top two teams for the APA World Pool Championships held in Las Vegas in August. Team members of "The Rejects" include (photo, l to r) Seth Krafczik,...
One of the bigger event weekends of the golf season has arrived with the annual Father’s Day Classic 3-person scramble to be held this weekend at the Four Winds Golf Course. This is your last chance to sign up your team for play this Saturday and Sunday. The format calls for a shotgun start of 12 noon on Saturday, followed by an evening meal at the Windbreak Restaurant of “Chef’s Choice”. Play on Sunday begins at 9 a.m. Your $100 entry fee gets you two days of golf, entry into the skins game and the Saturday evening meal. There will be a chanc...
Building on the tradition of excellence, local Rotarians, Lions and other volunteers gathered together last week to replace a sidewalk for an elderly Kimball couple. The project took two days to complete. Volunteers built the sidewalk form on day one at the local residence. Several days later the concrete was poured, leveled and smooth. Because of the can-do attitude, and the spirit of community service, the homeowners can now enjoy a safe, and eye-catching sidewalk. Volunteers included Dan...