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 Kimball-Banner County Fair got off to a quick start on Saturday with the archery competition and concluded with the Livestock Sale on Monday, Aug. 11. Between Saturday and Monday, about 150 4-H kids showed their skills in everything from baking cookies to showing swine. Throughout the week, an impressive group of area youngsters showed why 4-H kids are successful in many other endeavors. Colts and Fillies leader Lavella Reher knows what horse 4-H does for the kids. "Oh, confidence building,... Full story
A newly formed Girl Scouts troop has bloomed in Kimball, and they're off to a good start. Say hello to Troop 18412. "Throughout the year, these girls have chosen to learn about topics including engineering, responsibility, drawing, Girl Scout history, financial literacy and more through activities and field trips where girls learn by doing," troop co-leader Kayla Fennell told the Observer. As part of the discovery process, the girls toured the Kimball Recycling Center to learn about what can be...
Heather Norberg, president of the Kimball School Board, called the regular school board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the City Council Chambers. All the members were present for the brief meeting. Regular business was conducted, such as approval of past minutes and the treasurer’s report. The most discussion centered around future Nebraska Association of School Board meetings, which all members are highly encouraged to attend in order to obtain points for a Presidential Award. The NASB Area Membership Meeting is Aug. 26 i...
"I can take a beginner of beginners and they will walk out Saturday feeling like a Picasso." – Stacey Bolin Stacey Bolin is referring to her "sip and paint classes" at her new "pop-up store" in the Kimball Event Center. Bolin has named the store Nostalgia Gifts & Goodies Gift Shop. She teaches the art classes on the side at the event center. She said Nostalgia, which operated earlier this year, will reopen in the coming weeks – and she is looking for local artisans willing to consign to dis...
The Kimball-Banner County Fair was a great place to capture a couple of producers, find out how the harvest is progressing, and hear about the outlook on their other crops. Many were watching kids, grandkids or neighbors showing animals. Bushnell area producer Dave Schnell said they had a "good harvest." They finished on Thursday, Aug. 1, and the first field they started cutting on was dry with a moisture content of 9, so they were able to get busy and stay busy. "We never hit anything higher...
Douglas Alan Moench died July 29, 2019, at his home in Delta, CO, after a battle with throat cancer. He was born in 1946 in Sidney to John and Lorraine Moench and graduated from Potter High School. Survivors include his wife, son Trent, daughter Toni and brothers Marvin and Wes (of Kimball).... Full story
Breckyn Kiefer, the 8-year-old daughter of Wade and Brooke Kiefer of Kimball, is making a name for herself in the world of power tumbling. Not only on a local, or even state status, but all the way to National recognition! When Riley McNees came to Kimball and started a tumbling program, Breckyn joined the fun at age 5 and has now been involved with the sport for three years and competing for the past two years. The talented little blonde has always been athletic, according to her mom. "She was... Full story
The Wise kids were earning more honors at a golf tournament held in North Platte a week back. Playing in the two day Junior Ambassadors Tournament, held at the Lake Maloney Rivers Edge Course in North Platte, Payton Wise finished third in her division with rounds of 94-89 and played some very good golf, according to her dad, despite having 11 unplayables and one out-of-bounds during the 94 round. Dillon Wise was fifth in his division with two solid days of scoring with rounds of 78-77. Dillon and Payton were also on a team that finished second...
A couple of Potter area athletes, Halsey Clark and Kailey Nicklas, represented themselves well at the recent Mike Trader's Mid-America Basketball Camp at Morrill High School. Clark was named Most Valuable Camper and an all-star in the Girls Major League. She also was the a member of the Girls Major League 3-on-3 championship team, along with Brookyn Brown of Morrill and Shawna Castano of Scottsbluff. Meanwhile, Nicklas was a nightly rebound leader in Girls Major League, along with Emery Wineman...