Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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With cost-share federal funds eliminated from the USDA Wildlife Specialists budget, Kimball County and other area counties are looking at a price increase or the loss of the wildlife specialist. Five counties help fund the costs for specialist Matt Anderson, and according to Jerry Feist, Nebraska District supervisor, no federal funds will be available. Feist told the Kimball County Commissioners on Tuesday that it used to be a 50/50 cost share but no more. Matt Anderson has worked the past 13 years for the USDA, trapping coyotes, raccoons,...
An overflow crowd attended the joint meeting of the Kimball City Council and the Kimball County Commissioners. The officials and public heard a presentation in which developer Canterbury Park Holdings proposed a horse racing track and casino for Kimball. It's clear that this proposal is in the very early stages and its future is uncertain. Tom Sage, executive director of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, provided the Observer with some background information on racing and gaming. Sage...
When the new school year opens next Monday, Aug. 23, in Kimball, it will open with these new teachers. From left are Jolie Dorrell, 4th grade; Jack Birky, social sciences; Mark Jefferis, art; Katherine Robinson, 5th grade; Blythe Diamond, 3rd grade; and Jenna Enevoldsen, mathematics. Nearby, classes began Aug. 16 in Banner County and Aug. 18 in Potter-Dix....
Cheryl and Charlie Paul have been presented with the Yard of the Week award. In just two short years, the Pauls have spruced up the property just south of the stop light. Highlights of their yard are the giant sunflowers, peonies and the newly planted Catalpa tree. Catalpa trees have huge leaves that will provide great shade for the house. Presenting the award to Cheryl and Charlie are Heather Entingh and Morgan Baker....
The Kimball Community Concerts are back after a year-long absence due to COVID-19. The concerts will start Sept. 18 with Presidio Brass – a combination of a brass quintet, piano and vocals. Their unique sound is captivating audiences throughout the United States. This season of concerts will include five performances. The community concert series began in 1975 when Kimball residents decided they needed entertainment. Community concerts are a real bargain in today’s world as you can stay in Kimball and still see topic-notch entertainment for...
Since the 1950s, the Aksarben Foundation has been celebrating Nebraska farm families with its tradition of awarding Pioneer and Heritage Farm Family Awards. Banner County residents Dan and Linda Barrett were awarded this year with the Pioneer Farm Family Award, which recognizes 100 years of ownership. The award is presented by the Aksarben Foundation in partnership with the Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers. Below is Dan Barrett's application information for the...
Good morning Banner County! Boy have we had our share and then some of fires here this past month. Another one in the northwestern corner this past week. We really, really need some rain. School has officially started here and in a number of other school districts in our surrounding area. In Scottsbluff, last Friday brought hot air balloons in the air and derby races at the Scottsbluff County Fairgrounds. The High Plains Riot continues today through Sunday, August 22nd, with motorcycles, rat rods, hot rods and customs. For more information on...
The 90th annual Potter Days, named “Red, White and True,” is scheduled for Sept. 4-5 and sponsored by the Potter Lions Club. A preliminary event on Sept. 2, includes the Potter Days queen crowing at 7 p.m. at Railroad Park. Here’s the schedule: Saturday, Sept. 4 8:00 am -- 5K Color Run, RR Park Gazebo (Registration 7 am) 9:00 am-2:00 pm -- Depot & Downtown Museum 10:00 am -- Parade, Front Street “Red, White, and True” 10:30 am -- Craft Show, Bank Lawn 11:00 am -- Co-Ed Sand Volleyball, Sand VB Court ALL DAY -- Free Inflatables, Bank Lawn 11:00...
The Kimball Longhorns 2021 fall sports seasons gets underway next Tuesday, Aug. 24, when medal winning Payton Wise and the Kimball girls golf team tee off at Sidney in their first competition since appearing at State last year. The season picks up two days later on Aug. 26 with the cross country, volleyball and golf teams all in action. The volleyball team debuts at 4 p.m. that day at Hemingford/Gordon, the cross country team gets off and running at Scottsbluff at 4:45 p.m., and the golfers...
Regular league play for the 2021 Kimball Women’s Golf Association has concluded with weeks 9,10, and 11 in the books. Shellon Anderson shot low gross with a 45, and Kathy Robinson and Alene Schilz tied for low net, with each registering a 34 for Week 9. A hot putter from Donna Linn registered only 15 putts. Flag prizes were for longest putt and were won by Shellon Anderson, Jean Barrett and Susie Abramson in their respective handicap categories. Week 10 low gross was shot by Pattie Klinginsmith with a 43, and Laura Noah had a low net with a 3...