Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The Observer received the unofficial Kimball special election results from Kimball County Clerk Cathy Sibal at about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. Sibal said all the measures on the June 13 ballot were defeated. The voter turnout was a disappointing 18.12%. Results will not be official until the canvassing board meets to verify the results. At this time, Sibal did not believe there was a need for a recount. Both propositions 1 and 2 reflected the possible continuation of the existing half-cent sales tax... Full story
The Kimball County Assessor’s office has been busy answering questions and explaining the changes in property valuations to local residents. On June 1, letters went out to property owners showing the changes in valuation. Most residential properties increased in value, while a few were reduced. By statute, every six years, all property in the county must be re-evaluated and reviewed. Therefore, the increase in valuation is partially a result of going from the 2016 cost tables to the 2022 cost tables. Another factor that influenced the property...
The Kimball City Council has two special meetings scheduled for next week to address and possibly approve the annexation of land along Highway 71 south of the city where Clean Harbors proposes a 60-acre, 120-lot housing development to help accommodate added workers due to its expansion. The first meeting is scheduled to begin 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the City Council Chambers. The main item on the agenda is the second reading of Ordinance 821 to annex the land. A public comment period also is on the agenda, but any comments would be for... Full story
After just one event on Saturday, the Kimball Ranch Rodeo was canceled due to the continual downpour of rain. About a half dozen bronc riders enjoyed the dry conditions to start the 14th annual ranch rodeo. Local cowboy Lane Wasielewski got a turn before a home crowd to ride a bronc. After grabbing the reins, Wasielewski rode the wild bronc for about three jumps, and then he had a flying dismount. But he jumped up and grabbed his hat to the cheers of his rooting section. Eight teams were able... Full story
The Yard of the Week went to 314 Walnut St., the home of Nicole Gifford and James Fraser. The family has owned the house for two years and began improvements soon after they purchased the property. With a sprinkler system there but no lawn, they dug up the entire yard and replanted grass, fixed the sprinkler system, replaced sidewalks, removed stumps and removed overgrowth. They built a backyard pool deck and are ready to enjoy their improvements over the summer. From left are James Fraser,...
Good morning Banner County! Well here we are smack dab in the middle of June and a good part of the time it feels like April. This past Monday was even chilly. Hummm ... must be in Nebraska! Heading down south to our neighbors in Kimball, the city pool is open and ready for your swim. Open swim has various hours – noon to 5 p.m. or 1 to 6 p.m. Plus there are lap and lesson schedules, so stop by and get the info you need to help you cool off. I know the heat is going to show up one of these days! Sidney had its Gold Rush Days celebration r... Full story
Greg P. Murray, a beloved son, devoted husband, father, and Papa, left this earth after a brief, but difficult battle with cancer. A fighter until the end, he passed away on May 29,2023 at the age of 59 in Brush, CO surrounded by close family and friends. Greg was born on March 14,1964 in Denver, CO, he moved to Kimball where he spent 16 years before returning back to Eastern CO. He is survived by his loving Mom and Dad, Esta and Paul Anderson; his wife, Dedra Murray; his son, Cody Murray (his... Full story
Robert Leon "Bob" Shipman, 70, of Estes Park, CO passed away peacefully on June 7th at home. Bob courageously battled pancreatic cancer. Bob was born January 22, 1953 in Scottsbluff, NE to Gail Leo Shipman and Rowena Jeanne (Nelson) Shipman. He has a sister, Sharon Fricht of Fisher, IN and a brother Joseph Shipman (Bobette) of Elsberry, MO. He attended Banner County School in Harrisburg, NE graduating in 1971. He excelled in sports and instrumental (trumpet) music. He attended Chadron State... Full story
Jack Faden, age 93, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on June 10, 2023. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Inurnment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Banner County at a later date.... Full story
The Four Winds Women’s Golf League began its season on May 31 with 11 teams. The first-week winners were Shellon Anderson with 16 putts, Pattie Klinginsmith with a low gross of 42, and Jan Bashaw’s low net of 33. There were no flag prizes. Pattie Klinginsmith retook low gross in Week 2 with a 43, and Charlotta Young had low net with a 33. Charlotta Young had a hole out on #16 and had only 13 putts for the nine holes. Closest to the pin from off the green flag prizes were won by Karen Morrison, Jan Bashaw and Charlotta Young.... Full story
Members of the Kimball trap team shoot for State this Sunday, June 18, starting at 10 a.m. here in Kimball. The Potter-Dix team will be shooting with the team as well. The format for all the competitors is this: They shoot 100 shots in four rounds of 25.... Full story
Perjury charges were filed on June 7 against Kenneth D. Childs in another legal case involving the Dix resident. The Kimball County Sheriff’s Office handled the case. The charges stem from Sept. 30, 2022, and Feb. 20, 2023, when Childs completed and signed a financial affidavit and application attesting to income, cash, savings, stocks, and bonds. His wife, Lyla J. Childs, also faces perjury charges. According to the court documents from Sept. 30, 2022, “Kenneth recorded $0 in cash, savings, stocks and bonds. Based on the information obt...
Lifeguards spray down the Kimball Swimming Pool area in preparations for the pool’s annual reopening earlier this month.... Full story
The ranch rodeo crowd stayed dry under the grandstands, but when the rodeo was canceled they headed to their vehicles and them felt the rain....