Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Calling all volunteers. Salvation Army Bell Ringers are needed at Kimball's Main Street Market from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday and Saturday beginning Friday, Dec. 4 and ending Dec. 19. The Red Kettle Christmas campaign, the Salvation Army's most prominent fund-raiser, first started in 1891 in San Francisco, according to the organization's website. This fund-raiser allows the Salvation Army to provide meals, toys and clothing to more than 6 million people during the Christmas season as well...
At last week’s regularly scheduled Kimball County Commissioners meeting, Brian Hilbert, Project Manager and Environmental Scientist from Panhandle Geotechnical and Environmental (PG&E) approached the board with an update to the proposed physical inspection and environmental assessment on the lot located at 209 East 3rd Street. Hilbert’s company was assigned the task of inspection and assessing the local property by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, NDEQ. The property, now the location of the county Annex building as well as the...
With an armor of strength and perseverance garnered from tragedies she has endured throughout her life, Maida Gotfrey, chooses to keep moving forward by serving others in her community and surrounding communities. Gotfrey was born on the Spohn farm and ranch homestead, established in 1886 in Oshkosh, Nebraska, where she said many family members were born. The rich history surrounding the old homestead began with Gotfrey's great-great-great-grandfather, William Spohn. As a resident of Garden...
Designers continue to refine the initial design to cut costs and come within a reasonable budget for the Kimball Event Center renovation project, this the Kimball City Council heard from City Administrator Daniel Ortiz at their regular meeting on Nov. 17. Necessary updates include restrooms that meet the standards set by the American’s with Disabilities Act, however, additional improvements will likely be postponed. “We are trying to shave off a considerable amount,” Ortiz said. LED troffer lighting is planned for the ball room though LED c...
Kimball City Council passed resolution 2015-10, setting rental rates for city-owned equipment to private sector businesses and citizens at their regular meeting, Nov. 17. The item was tabled during the previous council meeting for further review by council. “I think the only changes we made in here was adding the first line, just that all equipment and labor are rented in one-hour increments with a one hour minimum,” Mayor Keith Prunty said. “So, an hour and ten minutes will come out to two hours, basically.” “I believe there was also a portion...
At the most recent Kimball Park and Recreation Board meeting, the Park and Recreation Superintendent, Jeremy Williams addressed both the County Commissioners and the City Council for money to purchase several pieces of equipment to replace older units. The conversation began at the August board meeting. City Administrator Daniel Ortiz stated that much of the equipment used at Kimball’s golf course is aging and the equipment Williams has to work with has begun to negatively impact the maintenance of the golf course. At that time Williams request...
Don't let the chill in the afternoon air keep you home on Saturday, Nov. 28, as this weekend begins the Christmas season in Kimball. The local Eagles club invites everyone in from the cold for some warm soup on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Calvary United Methodist Women will open the Quarter Store from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Hays Building, located at 103 S. Chestnut. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be handed out. Sales for children begin on Saturday through Dec. 13, at...
During last week’s commissioner’s meeting, County Veteran’s Service Officer (V.S.O.), Austin Garner addressed the board with an update on his ongoing progress concerning Kimball County’s 444 veterans. According to Garner, within this past month while starting the new position, he has received more than 40 visits and more than 50 phone calls to his office. Garner is pleased with the increasing amount of veterans who have made inquiries of his time and talents in the new position. The VSO states that since his arrival in the position, he has file...
Olga J. Mistarka, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2015 at the Kimball County Manor, Kimball, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 30, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burns, Wyoming with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. There will also be services held on December 4th at Blackley Funeral Home, Richfield, New Jersey. She will be buried next to her husband in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at...
On one of the biggest travel days of the year, drivers may face treacherous conditions as a winter storm is expected to begin Wednesday night. The storm, accompanied by arctic air, is expected to drop snow in the western states and rain further east. Locally there have been a few sneak peeks of winter weather in the form of light snow, cold temperatures, slick roads and blasting wind gusts. Weather conditions have caused a town-wide power outage, prompting Kimball citizens to consider winter pre...
What is it that comes to mind first when you are asked, “What are you thankful for?” The health, happiness and safety of my loved ones – these are the first three thoughts that come to mind when I express gratitude. I too can echo the expressions of thanks for home, warmth and food. I am truly grateful for the gift of freedom provided by those men and women who are ready and willing to fight for it. Recently I read a friend’s tribute to the people of Kimball. She thanked each person she mentioned for their “gift,” whether that be laughter, g...
Kendall Ferguson and his Hastings College team mates had a three-game past week schedule but were given a short break to spend Thanksgiving with their families today before heading back to Hastings for practice tomorrow (Friday). The former Kimball High standout is still a standout, and is a starter for the Broncos in just his second year with the Men's basketball program after playing football his first two years at the school. The big guy is leading his team in some categories and had big...
The 2015 Kimball High Volleyball Season will go into the books as one of the most successful in the history of the sport for the Lady Longhorns with an overall win-loss record of 17-10. The junior varsity finished 9-6 and the freshman team was 4-5. It was a very enjoyable season for first year head coach Jeri Ferguson who expressed that sentiment. "We had some success and a lot of fun. Coach Monheiser and I were very pleased at the progress everyone made." Some of the season team-highlights...
Kimball High athletes were busy this past week as the Nebraska Winter Sports practice officially got underway on November 16....
Are you ready for the High School Winter Sports tip-off? Better get ready because the Kimball High girl’s basketball team is ready to entertain you on the home court this Monday, (November 30) in a Nebraska Hall of Fame exhibition game with Scottsbluff and an early game start time of 5 p.m. The first official season opening contests will take place on December 4-5 at the Kimball Four School Invitational Tournament with Morrill, Dundy County-Stratton, and McPherson County joining up with Kimball to make up the field. We will give you bracketing...
There were lots of smiles, pats on the backs, high fives, and congratulations galore Monday at High Noon when Kimball's Madison Biesecker signed her letter of intent to play volleyball for Southeast Community College located in Beatrice, Nebraska. Coach Carrie Puhalla, Head Volleyball Coach and Student Activities Director for the school drove into town to oversee the signing of the talented young senior who just finished out a very successful High School career for Kimball High. When asked what...
It was a bountiful year for Kimball area deer hunters with a grand total of 226 deer checked in at the Sportsman's Liquor check-in location. According to Lissa Wangler, owner of Sportsman's Liquor, they checked in 200 mule deer and 26 white tail with 165 bucks and 61 does. "We didn't have as many out of state hunters checkin animals this year but still there were some from California, South Carolina, Iowa, and Colorado along with our Nebraska license holders," Wangler said. There were nice...
Several local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Summer Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues. Winning teams each session advance to the Western Nebraska APA Team Championships to compete for trips to the APA National Team Championships in Las Vegas....
A single vehicle accident on Interstate 80 claimed the lives of a Scottsbluff couple Nov. 12. The accident occurred shortly after 10 p.m., when the driver of an eastbound 2012 Buick Enclave, Kelly Rose, 57, fell asleep. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with the concrete of the Bushnell overpass. Neither the driver, nor her passenger, Forrest Rose, 64, were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident, according to Deb Collins, spokesperson for the Nebraska State Patrol. Kimball Deputy Sheriff Marla Knigge responded to the...