Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Until this past week, one should not have been able to find a hoof print, let alone a horseshoe, on Kimball’s Horseshoe Hill, as it was zoned R-2, for residential use only. Horseshoe Hill, encompassing more than 125 acres of land was rezoned rural residential following discussion for and against the process at the Kimball City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The land, situated south-east of the Kimball High School, is owned by James Vrtatko and was previously zoned R-2, prohibiting the use of the land for any kind of livestock. Though V...
Pay attention or pay the price. Passing stopped school buses is unlawful in every community, in every state, but it has always been an issue, according to Gregg Fossand, Transportation Director of Kimball High School. Already this year there have been four incidences – more than the total reported incidences in 2015. Nebraska state law states that "Upon meeting, from the front or rear, any school bus on which the yellow warning signal lights are flashing, the driver of a motor vehicle s...
Like her name, ten year old Potter-Dix Elementary fifth grade student, Sierra Starr, is somewhat of a "star" these days. In addition to being named Potter-Dix's February student of the month, on Feb. 14 Starr competed for, and won, a berth to a state wrestling competition in Scottsbluff on March 26. She is very passionate about wrestling; has been active in the sport for the past three years and has won several wrestling medals and trophies, competing in several tournaments in Nebraska and...
Kimball’s commissioners, acting as the Board of Equalization, voted to deny the Kimball Child Care Center tax “exempt” status during their Feb. 16 board meeting. The Kimball County Commissioners, along with Kimball County Treasurer, Sherry Winstrom, heard statements and asked questions of Lynne Klemke who presented for the Volunteers of America (VOA) of Western Nebraska, in regards to a request to acquire a tax exempt status. The county treasurer received a letter previously from the VOA, who operates the child care facility, which she read...
Lori Gay DeMoe McIntyre, age 56, passed away in Grand Forks, North Dakota in the early morning of February 13th after a courageous battle with a rare genetic form of early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Tioga, ND, on September 5, 1959 to Galen and Gail DeMoe, she was raised in the small oil town of Tioga, ND with her five siblings. She graduated from Tioga High School in 1977 and attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, where she studied automotive parts. While she was...
Helen Onita Hager, age 95, of Kimball, NE passed away February 17, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services were held in McCool Junction, Nebraska at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of McCool Junction. Memorials may be given in Helen's Memory to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in McCool Junction. Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements. Helen Hager born on the family farm east of McCool Jct., NE on Feb. 28, 1920. Her early childhood...
Alvin Robert Lukesh, age 84 of Sidney, NE and former Kimball, NE resident passed away at his home Sunday, February 14, 2016. Alvin's wishes were for cremation to be held and no formal funeral services. Private family services will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent in care of the family at 1244 King Street, Sidney, NE 69162. Friends may view Alvin's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC...
Lorraine (Frederick) Volkmer, 92, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2016 in Sidney, with family at her side. Lorraine was born August 14, 1923 in Kearney, NE to Louis and Anna Josephine Frederick. She was a fraternal twin to LaVern Frederick and was a sister to Mary Egging. At the age of 5, she and her family moved to Kimball, where she attended school and graduated. In 1947 Lorraine married Joseph Leslie Volkmer, and they raised their 12 children in Kimball. She was a devoted mother and...
Our VFW Post 2243 cannot continue to function without new members. Only a handful show up for our meetings. Many of our former members have passed “Final Muster” and are now in eternity. Our Post is now in the twilight of its existence. Many of you folks do not know the VFW members throughout the U.S. dedicate millions of hours to spread patriotism and honor our nations heroes. Some of our initiative are: 1.Youth and education – providing scholarships 2.Troop support – America’s largest organization of combat vets 3.Community Service – honor g...
As Chapter president of the Kimball FFA, senior Monica Wasielewski can't say enough about the leadership organization. "You get out of it what you put into it," she said. Her parents agree and they said that her devotion to the program shows in a myriad of ways. She is a stronger leader, more independent, increasingly responsible and she is comfortable speaking in public. "That is Monica's life," mom Brandie said. Monica has participated in FFA since she was a freshman, competing in land...
Dedication to the youth is what the FFA Alumni is all about. The members garner support from entire communities and uses that support to provide for the Kimball FFA Chapter. The Alumni remains very active in the community, alongside the students of the Kimball High FFA program and help with activities throughout the year, not just during the school season. The 2016 officers for the organization are; Byron Wilke, President; Dustin Wilke,Vice-President; Emily Heidemann, secretary; and Sandy Lukassen, treasurer. National FFA Week has already...
Her passion for FFA was a large part of her four years of high school, and that passion continues on for Krystal Wilke. Wilke, the daughter of Byron and Amber Wilke, graduated from Kimball High School in 2010. She met her finance, Brian Caudill, who works and lives in Casper, Wyo., while student teaching in Buffalo, Wyo. "We often joke that he had me at 'I was in FFA'. He was very active in his hometown's chapter in California, where he also received his State FFA Degree," she shared. While in h...
Byron Wilke was born and raised in Kimball and has a rich family history in the agricultural and livestock industry – in which Wilke is of the third generation – his own children, Dustin and Krystal, the fourth. After graduating Kimball High, Wilke attended Northeast Jr College in Sterling, Colo., on a livestock judging scholarship, and studied Production Agriculture. Currently, Wilke is involved in the local FFA Alumni Chapter and serves as the President. Wilke offered that like himself, his parents were very involved in the Kimball FFA Alu...
In it's sixth year, the Banner County FFA Chapter includes 16 students with advisor Bill Gifford participating in range judging, land judging, job interview, public speaking, creed speaking, ag demonstrations, welding, livestock management, ag mechanics, vet Science and the Envirothon. The team qualified for state competition this year in welding, ag mechanics, and vet science, and they will compete in meat judging and agronomy at the district contest in Kimball on March 2. "The contests build...
The sixth state chartered by the National FFA Organization, in 1928, Nebraska has cultivated 170 chapters across the state with more than 7,400 members, some with little or no agriculture background. These members reap the benefits of agriculture education courses, supervised agriculture experiences (SAE) and participation in a variety of FFA competitions and events. Many people don't know that you don't have to be a farmer or rancher or have a background rooted in agriculture to be a member of...
In the final home court appearance for five senior boys, the Kimball High Longhorns finished the regular season play with a 54-43 win over visiting Mitchell Friday night. In fact, it was a complete sweep as the Kimball junior varsity also won 46-32. Coach Luke Dea gave all five of his seniors a starting role in their final home court appearance but it was junior Jordan Greenwood that got the Horns rolling when he checked into the lineup and promptly hit a pair of free throws and followed with a...
Kimball High sophomore, Garrett Pedersen, made his second trip to the Nebraska State High School Wrestling Tournament this past week. Last year he went as a spectator and to cheer on his teammate Clay Keller. This year he went as a contestant after qualifying at the District Tournament! The lanky 106 pounder didn't come home empty handed as he won a match on the big stage and finished 1 and 2 in wins and losses. No medals this season but a lot of good memories and a lot of experience to carry hi...
The Kimball High Lady Longhorns saw their season come to an end with a 59-47 loss in first round sub-district tournament play at Alliance this past week. With the loss, their hopes and plans for a trip to the state tournament also went out the door. It also brought to a close one of the better seasons for the Kimball High girls in quite a few seasons as they ended up with a win-loss record of 17-7, losing their final four games in a row. In regards to losses, when senior Danika Daum went out with a foot injury in the closing minutes of the...
The winter sports season for our area high schools is fast drawing to a close. The Wrestling season has already been completed for the most part with the state tournament held this past week. The team dual state tournament is still on the agenda I guess. The basketball sub-districts and districts are winding down and the state tournaments are ready to take place. We are hoping to get some of our Western Nebraska Teams down to Lincoln and hoping they bring home some top honors. ------------------------------------------ I am still getting good...
The Lady Coyotes overwhelmed the Garden County Lady Eagles on Tuesday, Feb. 16 in Oshkosh building on an early lead with each quarter netting double digit scoring. Leading the Lady Coyote pack was sophomore Trinity Langley with 12 points to her credit, shooting 6/8 field goals followed by Alexus Rozelle with eleven, including 5/12 two-pointers and a one of two free throws. Audrey Juelfs contributed nine points, Dawson Sharman seven, Brooke Glass and Anna McLaughlin four each and Payge Hoffman and Cortney Lewis two each. Garden County’s r...