Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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On July 6, the Kimball County Commissioners met to conduct the regular business of the county. Staffing changes have occurred at the sheriff’s office, with part-timer Brandon Loy assuming the duties of chief deputy. Other deputies are Marla Knigge and newly deputized candidate Cole Saunders, who was sworn in on June 8. Saunders is expected to attend the Police Academy in Grand Island in January 2022. The county is responsible for room/board, supplies, ammo, uniforms, officer’s salary, and transportation to the academy. Saunders signed the tra...
Clean Harbors is looking into a major expansion at its facility south of Kimball that would involve construction of a second incinerator and could create about 100 jobs. The company released this statement to the Observer on Tuesday from Clean Harbors spokesman Jim Buckley: “Clean Harbors is exploring the potential of expanding the capacity at its Kimball, Neb., facility by building a second incinerator. This state-of-the-art incineration unit, which will exceed all state and federal emissions control standards, will go through a rigorous p...
It all started in 1998 when Tim Hall built a little Nash car and accessorized it with a baseball hat. In an effort to show off his creation, he toured 20 major league stadiums and went to the All-Star Game and National Baseball Hall of Fame. "I built the baseball car first, a little Nash Metropolitan," he said. "It said Red Sox on it. It was gorgeous. I put all the years the Red Sox won the World Series on it. It had home plate floor mats, green grass carpet, and a baseball bat for the shifter...
The yard of Larry and Carol Walker received the most recent Yard of the Week award. Helping with the yard chores were, in front, Nova Nelson, left, and Henry Walker-Foster, right. Presenting the award to Carol Walker, left in back, are Morgan Baker, center, and Heather Entingh. All of Carol's flowers are in bloom, including her beautiful tiger lilies. Henry is in charge of the big pots in front of the house, and Nova helps with the pansies. The Walkers' yard has a perfect balance of...
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far! Hot and dry around here and some of the wheat looks like it is ready to head to town. We might just see that begin to happen soon. Well, after two nights of rodeo and fireworks at the Bridgeport Camp Clarke Stampede and I have to say that in my humble opinion that after 30 years of going there for the 4th, they really outdid themselves this year on the fireworks show. Thanks to you, Bridgeport! More entertainment continues this week as the folks in Chadron will celebrate Fur Trade Days now throu...
"My choices for assignments were Germany, Iceland, or Spain. I got sent to Argentina." Argentina wasn't really on Chris Mangione's radar at that time, but he spent two years as a U.S. Marine Embassy Guard in the late 1970s in Argentina. Although the guards look very glamorous and intimidating, they are there to "assess to see what kind of risk you are," according to Mangione. They are all business. If you were coming into the United States Embassy, your first stop would be Post One. The guard...
When the going gets hot, Kimball's Dead Eye Shooters get going. Dead Eye Shooters 4-H Club members weathered a heatwave at the Rushmore National Invitational last weekend to turn in some of their best performances. "It was a great event," coach Nicole Snyder told the Observer. "We are very proud of the kids – many of them shot their personal best scores despite the heat. It was 100 degrees one day with no air conditioning." Dead Eye Shooters Team 1 finished 18th out of 29 teams from across t...
Devani Frerichs plays second base and Liliana Solis the outfield for the 10U softball team during Kimball Baseball/Softball play this summer. The regular season has ended for the rec program. The 10U team fielded players from Potter, Dix and Kimball....
Kimball's annual fireworks display at Horsehoe Hill attracted onlookers from all over the area, including these folks lounging on the grass at the high school football field....
Kimball’s annual fireworks display at Horsehoe Hill attracted onlookers from all over the area, including these folks lounging on the grass at the high school football field....
Jennifer Moss and McKenzie Castagna, 8 travelled high above the festivities at Gotte Park in the High West Energy bucket truck to take photographs for the Observer. Jennifer caught an aerial view of the fire trucks giving rides to Connect Kimball participants....
The balloon animals were a crowd favorite during the July 4th celebration. Kayla Fennell was busy making animals for all the kids....