Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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When walking down main street, many people complain that there isn't much of a retail presence in Kimball, and yet Amy and Terry Sorensen have been quietly operating a store front for more than twenty years. Over the years they've sold everything from refurnished antique furniture to original and unique crafts. Today their shop is filled with antiques, refinished furnishings and unique crafts made by the couple. Amy (Schwindt) Sorensen was born in Kimball and graduated from Kimball High School...
Just as in days past, agreements can be made and kept based on a word and a handshake. That is how acting Kimball Police Chief Andy Bremer feels about the recent agreement made between his department and the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office. A working agreement has been reached between the two entities that provides relief for the local police department when needed and continued KPD backup for the Sheriff’s Office, as they have always done. “Its basically going back to the way, I think, it was at one time,” Bremer said. “If he (Sheriff...
New health providers, expanded hours and new management are in the works for residents seeking medical care in Pine Bluffs and surrounding communities. Pending approval from three state and federal agencies, the newly-renamed “Pine Bluffs Health Clinic” is set to open Jan. 2 under the management of Kimball Health Services. KHS is developing an agreement with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to lease the 4,500-square-foot facility at 117 E. Fourth St, currently known as the University of Wyoming Tri-County Medical Center. Ken Hunter, CEO at Kim...
I remember my first trip off the farm and outside of Atchison County, Kansas. I was probably nine or ten years old and traveling with my Grandpa Nolting, heading west to Colorado. Somewhere, just past the Kansas/Colorado border, in the seemingly endless stretch of open prairie, there stood a huge stock tank being fed by two windmills. In my untraveled curiosity and ignorance I asked grandpa, "Why do they have two windmills?" Without hesitation grandpa replied, "The wind out here is so strong a...
One part time officer has been hired to fill in the gaps for the City of Kimball Police Department, according to Mayor Keith Prunty. A fifteen year veteran from Scotts Bluff County, Scott Bibb, has experience as a K-9 officer as well and has already begun working weekends in Kimball on a part time basis. Kimball County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Hottell has also been added to the police department rolls as a reservist. As a reservist currently employed by the Sheriff’s Office, Hottell can wear his current uniform and drive a Sheriff’s vehic...
Early bird shoppers and those searching for one-of-a-kind and handmade gifts will surely find their holiday gift-giving spirit at the Jingle Bell Market, sponsored by Santa’s Helpers. The Jingle Bell Market, for crafters, vendors, home businesses and small businesses, will kick off the traditional season opening this coming holiday season beginning at 1 p.m. at the Eagles Club Aerie 3889. Following the market, the Eagles will serve up a soup supper to last throughout the annual Parade of Lights. “Right now it is open to all crafters, ven...
Morris Mathews, 71, of Gering, died Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. His funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jeremy Skaggs officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at 4pm at Hull Cemetery in Banner County. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Morris’s honor be made in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Jolliffe Funeral Home a...
Friends and Neighbors in Kimball County: I have worked with the Kimball County Agricultural Society for over twenty years. I have found them to be hard working volunteers who care about the youth of our County and about supporting the future of agriculture. Why do we need to support the Ag Society in their request to get funding outside the Kimball County Commissioners? In my opinion, the first and foremost reason we should support the funding outside of the Commissioners is to allow the Ag Society to continue their operations of providing ag...
Am I the only one having trouble understanding what’s going on at our Hospital Clinic? Is it the hospital board or the CEO that is responsible for hiring and firing our doctors and nurses? At the clinic all of the front office people were let go. We have none of the same nurses in the doctor’s offices. Another of our good caregivers is all of a sudden gone. Where is Jonna Beyer? I called to make an appointment and she is no longer at the clinic. Other PA’s have left in the last year or two. It was bad enough when Dr. Bush left with no good expl...
There is so much buzz on TV lately about ‘Respect isn’t given, it has to be earned.’ and You have to demand respect.’ Frankly, that does seem confusing to me. I would be inclined to expect respect from everyone each time – I know myself. I earned respect. But, I would have trouble respecting most other people (especially in big cities) – they haven’t earned my respect, or have they? How does one sort out about ‘Respect’ if one hasn’t learned about it? When I was young (a long time ago) we were taught to respect the elder. They have worked ha...
Every week it is my responsibility to collect the information for the courthouse news. While I was in the courthouse this week I decided I might as well vote early because I had already done my research and as we put the paper together on Tuesdays, I didn’t want to take the time to vote on our busiest day of the week, here at the Observer. As I was casting my presidential vote I was momentarily sidetracked by a flash of a Facebook post I’d seen the night before between my oldest brother and sister. Although that post was tame in comparison to...
The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Charles Ray Livermont (Ray) was a twenty year old kid who had graduated high school and had completed some college at South Dakota State University. One of the courses he enrolled in was the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). After a year and a...
Youngsters paraded through the Kimball business district on Monday, Oct. 31 during the annual Halloween Parade. Youth collected candy from business owners and employees before heading out with friends and family for Halloween night....
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball got a head start on Halloween with their annual Trunk or Treat. Parishners park along Howard and Sixth streets, open their decorated trunks and hand out candy for the youth of the church....
The Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes, ranked fifth in Class D2 and 70 in the state, continued dominating the courts with a 3-1 win against the Creek Valley ladies on Tuesday Oct. 25 in the Coyote den. Walking into the match-up with a 26-1 record the aggressive Potter-Dix girls handily won the first two sets 25-18 and 25-11 before falling in the third 23-25 and then taking the game in the fourth set 25-22. Leading the Coyote attack at the net was junior Audrey Juelfs with 15 kills, followed closely by Ale...
The Lady Longhorns fell in three close sets to the Sidney Lady Raiders leaving Kimball with a 10-20 record entering Sub-Districts. The challenging battle was held on home court, Tuesday, Oct. 25 but was possibly the best game of the year for the Longhorns as their teamwork was obvious. Seniors Raelynn Hinton, Jannel Fiehtner and Shauntae Daily led in points earning 7, 5 and 2 respectively. Juniors Justine Heeg took 4 points followed by Hannah Biesecker with 3 points. Sophomore Kate Reader secured 2 points for the Longhorns. The Lady Raiders...
