Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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High Point Visitor Center will close for the season from Oct. 1 through April 1, 2023, according to the motion made and approved Tuesday by the Kimball County Commissioners. A vendor from the center, Kim Sharples, questioned the commissioners with concerns for the 30 vendors who have souvenirs and other items for sale at the visitors center. In the following motion, the commissioners approved contacting an appraiser to obtain a fair market value for the High Point Visitors Center property. However, the commissioners assured people they were...
In November 2019, when Jessica Rocha, the new tourism director, took over, she provided some background information on the Highpoint Visitor Center in her Observer column. She wrote, "The county purchased this property (the old Burger King on the hill) about seven years ago, and we opened in July of 2013 as an information/welcome center. Since that time, we have had almost 83,000 visitors!" The county purchased the old Burger King building and parking areas, which include 4.9 acres, as well as... Full story
The heart of summer travel season for drivers ended Labor Day weekend with gas prices quite lower than as recently as July 4 but still way higher than a year ago. In Kimball, the Observer found that prices at the pump for regular unleaded averaged $3.70 on Sunday. That was 7 cents higher than the Nebraska average and 9 cents lower than the national average, according to the GasBuddy, which monitors gas prices and offers the data to motorists. At Conoco, near I-80 Exit 20 in Kimball, staff told the Observer on Sunday that business from... Full story
Readers will notice a change in this week’s Observer. It’s bigger. Physically bigger. We’ve changed printers, moving to the press operation in Douglas, Wyo., in an effort to improve service – which includes getting the paper to you on time whether you get it at home or buy it over the counter. As a side benefit, the press in Douglas uses a larger size of paper for printing newspapers that you will notice. The news and advertising area is about 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than before. That space really ads up and gives us more space f... Full story
Beer and Loathing owners Heather and Nate Entingh, above, collected 102 large, heavy bags of shoes for their fundraiser, Positive Spaces, which benefits Kimball parks and provides shoes for those who need them. Each bag has 25 pairs of shoes in it – 2,550 pairs total – and they collected enough to have a truck pick them up. Volunteers helped load the truck, but Heather and Nate collected and stored the shoes.... Full story
Hello, here is hoping you a a great Labor Day weekend. As warm as our weather is this was probably not your last chance to barbecue, hit the lake, camp, or have other summer type of fun. We diffenately need some rain, but other than that I am good for awhile yet. The town of Morrill still has two Farmers Markets for you to catch – September 8th, Today! – and the 13th, both from 3-6 p.m. at the FOMO Park, west edge of town. Chimney Rock Pioneer Days will be celebrated in Bayard the 9th to 11th with a parade, class reunions, and much more. You ar...
With the general election two months away, Banner County has a full ballot for the local offices. The 540 registered voters will be looking to find the right people to fill the positions. Citizens can register to vote up until Oct. 21. Election day is Nov. 8. For the Banner County Clerk, Lisa Cross is vying for her first elected term. Katie West will not be on the ballot, but has submitted the write-in forms. The resignation of county Treasurer Monty Stoddard opened up the treasurer position.... Full story
Val D. Snyder, 84, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on August 30, 2022. Funeral services were planned for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball with Pastor Alan Foutz and Pastor Craig Collins officiating. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Friends are asked to visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in... Full story
Wilma V. Lockwood-Sigette, 93, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Bushnell with Pastor Lorri Kentner and Roger Gillming officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in Wilma’s memory to Calvary U... Full story
Kimball Longhorns were in action at home against the Leyton Warriors on Aug. 30. Junior setter #14 Aspyn Keifer gets under the ball to set it for her hitters. #11 Addisyn Olson looks on. The Horns lost in three sets. Having played Leyton, Hemingford, and Gordon-Rushville, the Lady Horns had Bridgeport and Garden County on the agenda for Tuesday. The Kimball volleyball team will be in triangular action in Potter on Thursday (today). The Longhorns will play Potter-Dix and Mitch...
The rebuilding football Longhorns, 0-2, take to the practice field Monday after their 77-0 loss to Leyton last Friday. Next up for Kimball is an away game at North Platte St. Pat's this Friday.... Full story
Four Winds Golf Course hosted the 2nd Annual Kimball Longhorn Wrestling Golf Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 28. There were 16 teams playing in the 4-person scramble event. Taking home 1st place with a team score of 61 was the team of Tom O’Brien, Pat O’Brien, Jeremy Birks, and Kevin Tomas. Second place shot a 62, including Brad Bringelson, Adam Lopez, Geoff Watkins, and Gene Golding. Capturing 3rd place were Dillon Wise, Jim Young, Jerry Williams, and Charlie Young. The third-place team shot a 63. All proceeds from the wrestling tournament go to...
The Panhandle Senior Women's Golf Association hit the links at Four Winds Golf Course in Kimball on August 29th. Thirty one ladies enjoyed the morning to complete the event. Taking first place, with a score of 73 gross/58.06 net was Franny Haukup, Kris DeVries, Norma Perkins and Donna Loyd. In second place, the team of Londa Maron, Sharyn Wohlers, Bebe Shortall and Sue Bringelson carded a score of 75 gross/59.23 net. The third place team consisted of Jane Faber, Sally Plover, Sharon Havely and J...
Leading the pack of Kimball cross country runners at the Gering Invite on Sept. 2 was Xavier Thomas-Lewis in 19th place with a time of 21:32.80. Tiffany Johnson’s crew participated in the 5000 meter small school division at Five Rocks Amphitheater. Braylon Miller and Braxton Miller placed 23rd and 24th and clocked in at 22:18.39 and 22:27.72. Wyatt Cords came in 26 place in a tough field with a time of just under 23 minutes. Shannen Acheson placed 32nd in the 5K JV run with a time of 32:50.30. The JV boys 5K event saw Joseph Bremer land in f... Full story