Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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As Sam Fox criss-crossed the dirt roads leading to the Nebraska High Point, the 28-year old Rhode Island native said it looked like one giant party was ahead. It was. More than 40 people turned out to greet Fox as he reached the high point shortly after 5 p.m. Monday evening. Fox has been traveling across the country since early June to each state's high point as part of Tour de Fox, part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, to raise both funds and awareness to help cure Parkinson's disease. The Ne...
The Kimball County Commissioners will evaluate Veterans Service Officer Shaun Evertson’s job performance at their Aug. 18 meeting. The commissioners unanimously voted to send a letter to Evertson and to members of the county veterans service committee to advise them that Evertson will undergo an employee evaluation at the meeting. The letter states the meeting is to “discuss job performance and recent actions of Shaun Evertson.” The letter will also request that Evertson be present for the meeting. The meeting will be held in closed sessi...
It has been a busy time for the Kimball Banner County Fair royalty. Kimball PRCA Rodeo Queen Paige Cross, 17, of Banner County, and Lacey Klinkhammer, 14, of Kimball, were chosen last September as the royalty for 2015. Tryouts for the honor included an interview, a speech, horsemanship pattern and they were judged on their appearance. "We've been running around quite a bit," Cross said. "We go to different rodeos, parades and events throughout the year and promote the Kimball County fair and...
Little free libraries are popping up all over the country, and the panhandle is no different. Jan Sears approached both the Kimball City Council and the Kimball County Commissioners seeking support in erecting one in the community. Since that time, at least two new little free libraries have been added in the Panhandle, including one in Banner County and one at Oliver Reservoir. The libraries allow anyone who sees them to take a book or leave one for others. Laura Whelchel, owner of Laura Lee's...
Volunteers were mildly satisfied with what they saw on a recent trip through the area to look at litter. The Litter Index is a tool designed by Keep America Beautiful and used across the nation to measure the amount of visible litter in a community, according to the website, www.bridgingthegap.org. As a KAB affiliate, Keep Kimball Beautiful recently conducted a litter index with Director Larissa Binod, board member Sarah Bouse and a group of seven volunteers, including a city council member, a school board member and two students. Areas...
Marcia A. Buescher, 74, of Kimball, passed away at the Kimball County Manor on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 1-6 p.m. The family will greet friends from 4:30-6 p.m. Please visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Marcia's Tribute wall to share your...
U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse will hold a listening session at Brookside Farm in Kimball at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The farm is located at 3476 N. Hwy. 71, just half a mile north of the underpass. The public is welcome to attend. Those who attend should bring lawn chairs. During the session, Nebraskans will have an opportunity to hear the Senator give a brief update on some of the long-term challenges Americans face, including: the threat of jihadi terrorism, the federal government’s entitlement crisis, overregulation and executive branch u...
The Kimball Public Library is hosting a traveling display on Nebraska author Mari Sandoz. Sandoz, who was born near Hay Springs in 1896, was a famous author, lecturer and more. The Mari Sandoz museum is on the campus at Chadron State College....
Michael Bemis of Kimball makes a quick change in the transition area at the Dash for the Splash Triathlon last Saturday in Sidney....
The Kimball Area APA Pool Leagues are now accepting team registrations for the upcoming session. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 25. Play begins in September and runs through December. APA Pool Leagues that are available include Wednesday 8-Ball and Thursday 9-Ball. Other formats offered include Masters and Ladies 8-Ball. The APA Pool Leagues are designed to offer a fun time out with family, friends and co-workers and are open to amateur pool players, men and women, who are at least 18 years of age. Except for the Masters League, the...
LINCOLN – New options are available for people who want to become certified in hunter education in Nebraska. These options are designed to make the course accessible to more people. There now are two certification options for both firearm and bowhunter education for each of two age groups. People age 11 to 15 may complete hunter education (firearm or bow) either by taking a traditional 10-hour classroom course or by taking an online course followed by participation in a two-hour Hunt Safe Session. People age 16 and older may take a 10-hour c...