Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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On Sunday, Dec. 5, St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball will celebrate 100 years as a parish. Most Rev. Joseph Hanefelt, Bishop of Grand Island Diocese, will be in Kimball to help celebrate this milestone of faith. In those 100 years, the people of St. Joseph's built a new brick church, a parsonage, and an elementary school while dozens of clergy have past through the doors of St. Joseph's teaching to the faithful. Before 1921, area Catholics practiced their faith in homes, including those...
This is the second of two installments of the Observer's question and answer interview with new Kimball administrator Annette Brower. Which department needs the most attention right now and which department has had the most success? Our departments are successful together, as a team. One of the greatest aspects of the city department personnel is their willingness to come together and help each other out whenever needed, regardless of busy work schedules which has been prevalent over this past y...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration presented Kimball County Transit Service with the 2021 Connecting Rural Communities Award during the recent national transit conference. KCTS administrator Christy Warner told the Observer that “the FTA Region 7 director called me personally to say how important KCTS has been in showing how regional public transportation can happen in small rural areas. While awards are not what I’m after, I know this would not have happened without the support of past and current cou...
Santa traded in his sleigh for a new set of wheels during Kimball's Parade of Lights, "Hometown Christmas on Chestnut Street," last Saturday – the opening day of "Christmas in Kimball" festivities. Other highlights included "Craft-Agazna" at the Sagebrush, Small Business Saturday at Kimball Public Library and the opening of registration for the annual home and business decorating contest. More details can be found in the Kimball Upcoming Events Calendar in the Observer's print edition and in t... Full story
Chance Benton Barrett, 22 of Gering, passed away on Nov. 20, 2021 after losing his battle with bipolar disorder. His memorial service will be Dec. 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Roger Gillming officiating. After the service, there will be a celebration of life at the Gering Civic Center. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.geringchapel.com for the Barrett family. Chance was born September 16, 1999, to Craig and Carrie... Full story
Beatrice E. (Wilkinson) Heidemann, 98, of Kimball, died November 27, 2021, peacefully at home. Services will be held Thursday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 601 S. Locust St. in Kimball, with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit from 1:00 to 5:00 on Wednesday, December 1, at Cantrell Funeral Home. Expressions of love and friendship may be left on Bea's tribute wall at www.cantrellfh.com. Cantrell Funeral Home is in... Full story
Ruth Karin Linn, 93 of Rapid City, SD formerly of Banner County, NE, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2021 at Avantara North. She passed away in her sleep after a long battle with dementia. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Ruth was born on December 1, 1927 in Elmhurst, IL to Albert and Thyra (Larson) Hagstrom. They moved to Banner County in 1934. Ruth attended and graduated from Banner County High School in 1945. She attended Chadron State College and taught school in... Full story
Here's the upcoming schedule as winter high school sports get underway this week for Kimball, Potter-Dix and Banner County student athletes. Kimball Dec. 2 – Basketball at Bayard, 4 p.m. Dec. 2 – Wrestling hosts Bayard, 6 p.m. Dec. 3 – Basketball at Leyton, 3 p.m. Dec. 4 – Wrestling at Mullen Tournament, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 4 – Basketball hosts Minatare, 3:30 p.m. Dedication of the Tom and Karen Southard Court is schedule for approximately 5 p.m. between the girls and boys games. Dec. 10 – Wrestli... Full story
We will have seven wrestlers this year for first year coach Cory McManigal. Coach McManigal will be assisted this year by Bob Culek and Justin Mohr. We open our season on December 2 with a home dual vs. Bayard at 6 p.m. We hope see a full room gym. 106 Matthew Johnson Jr. -- Coach McManigal’s thoughts on Matthew: I think Matthew can be one of the top 106 pounders in our region and state. He will need to stay healthy in order to have a good season. 113 Aaron Gillming So. -- Coach McManigal’s thoughts on Aaron: Aaron is very eager to learn the...
After an historic season culminating with a runner-up trophy at the D6 State Championships, the Potter-Dix Coyotes football team had a big number of players qualify for the 2021All-District Football Team. Here they are: First Team Offense Running Back – Luke Kasten End – Thomas Muldoon Center – Caden McConnell Second Team Offense Quarterback – Brayden Kasten End – Niko Koon Kicker – Thomas Muldoon First Team Defense Defensive Back – Jared Anton Second Team Defense Defensive Back – Zach Rotert...