Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Winners of the annual Christmas decorating contest that Santa 's Helpers sponsored are Jerry and Sharon Williams, 709 Marian St., Kimball, in the residential division (lower photo) and Larsen's Jewelry Store, 115 S. Chestnut St., Kimball, in the business division (top photo). Runners-up were Rich and Kelli Patterson, 104 Ridge Road, Kimball, in residential and the Farm Bureau–Shavonne Singleton, 213 S. Chestnut, Kimball, in the business division.... Full story
The new Kimball Fireman of the Year is Dan Laughlin, who received the award at the fire department's annual Christmas party Dec. 11. Elected in the department's November election were chief Andrew Bohac, 1st assistant chief Mark Whetham, 2nd assistant chief Taylor Brown, president Tim Culek, vice president Tyson Culek, secretary/treasurer Jordan Autrey, and board members Robie Dunkin, Casey Hottell and Mark Nelson....
A new study from a financial planning organization lists Kimball County among the Top 10 counties in Nebraska with the strongest small business presence. To be precise, Kimball County checks in at No. 8. The study measures IRS data on the number of small businesses operating in each county, how much income they generate and what they pay in taxes. The study was conducted and released by the SmartAssett financial planning marketplace. Kimball County’s small business index is 61.32. Here are Top 10 counties and their indexes: Saline 77.41, C...
Dear Santa, My name is Kasten. I have been good this year. I really hope to find these present under the tree: robot with no eyes snake toy a Santa toy When you visit, make sure and drink your milk and eat your cookies. Make sure and share the reindeer food with the reindeer. Thanks Santa, Love, Kasten Dear Santa, My name is Bryson. I have been good this year. I really hope to find these present under the tree: remote control helicopter big, big monster truck giant marble pile of sand When you visit, make sure and drink your milk and eat your...
Employees of RES, who work on Kimball area windmills, recently made donations to help buy Christmas presents for local families, and RES helped the cause by matching the funds. When the Kimball County Sheriff's Office heard about what RES was doing, it sounded similar to what they were doing. The sheriff's office and RES soon partnered up and combined everything they had done. More than $1,000 was raised all together. DeeDee Guzman from RES went to Cheyenne to shop for the presents after being...
Here’s a listing of Christmas week services this week in the Kimball area. St. Johns Lutheran Church Christmas Eve, 7 p.m. Christmas Day, 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve, 7 p.m. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. First English Lutheran Church Christmas Eve, 5:30 p.m. Sunday Service, 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Christmas Eve, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Day, 8 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church Christmas Eve, 5:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bushnell Christmas Eve, 7:30 p.m. New Hope Assembly of God, Goodhand Theatre Christmas Eve... Full story
The high winds last week not only created havoc for truckers on I-80 but also took down a landmark at the Ferguson place located 3½ miles west of Kimball. The 60-foot Spruce was planted in 1949 by Kerry Ferguson's grandfather, John H. Ferguson, shortly after he purchased the place. Kerry said they received some damage to the roof of their house, but "it could have been worse."... Full story
We regretfully announce the passing of James L Brown, who passed away at his home in Dallas, Oregon, on December 14, 2021. Jim had a difficult battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and is finally at rest. He will be always loved and forever remembered. Jim was a successful business owner, first with 2 locations of Aurora Rentals in Aurora CO and later with Brown's Hardware in Kimball NE. No services will take place, as Jim requested, but you may make a donation to Prairie Animal Hospital in Kimball NE... Full story
Maxine L. James, 105, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021 in Kimball. Following her wishes, cremation and a family graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held in June at the Toombs Family Reunion in York, Nebraska. Maxine Louise Toombs James was born September 11, 1916, in York, Nebraska, the seventh child of eleven born to Mable Carrie (Sommers) and Jefferson Edwin Toombs. Maxine spent many summers with her sister and brother-in-law's family (Hick and Eddie... Full story
Harry Stahla (Sonny) passed away on Dec. 9, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. Harry was born in Kimball, Nebraska, on Dec. 12, 1940. He was 80 years old and peacefully flew with the angels too his Savior, surrounded by his wife Rosemary, sister Barbara and many friends. He lived many years in Brighton, Colorado. He was the oldest child of the late Harry Stahla and Ruth Shepherd. After schooling, he served his country for three years as a proud Marine, including some time overseas in Vietnam. After... Full story
Crew members from the Signs65 shop in Cheyenne, Wyo., started installing lettering Dec. 16 on the facade of the planned Kimball Ace Hardware at the old Shopko along Highway 71. The work includes electrical wiring to illuminate the red and white letters. The opening date has yet to be announced for the business, which will sell hardware, liquor and guns. Local workers are expected to help set up the interior starting late this month....
In coordination with the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, the Dix Cemetery was one of 2,500 locations participating in the National Wreath Across America Day. Christmas wreaths were placed on veterans' graves on Dec. 18 in Dix, as well as thousands of cemeteries across the country. The LaSalle Colorado Historical Society was instrumental in making Dix a part of the Wreath Across America. The LaSalle Historical Society has donated any extra wreaths to another rural cemetery... Full story
The Coyote basketball team made a trip down to Caliche, Colo., on Saturday, and came away with a convincing 67-51win over the Buffaloes. The teams played the first quarter tight, with lots of defensive pressure and turnovers limiting the scoring. Potter-Dix managed a 12-9 lead after one period, then went on to score 20 points in the second period to bring a 32-22 advantage into the halftime. Both teams played a solid third period on offense and defense, both scoring 17 points. But Caliche was not able to score enough to stem the tide, and the...
Kimball's Lady Longhorns basketball team has had some success in the early going of the 2021-22 season, and hoped it could finish with a win in the final game of the calendar year and go into the new year with a winning record. But Kimball will have to settle for a 3-3 record through December, as Friday's road matchup with undefeated Hershey did not go Kimball's way. The game started very close with both teams playing aggressive defense and limiting offensive opportunities. The low-scoring... Full story
St. Pats Tournament On Friday December 10th the Longhorn wrestling team traveled to North Platte St. Pats for an 8 team round robin tournament. They scored 115.0 points and tied Brady for 3rd overall. The tournament was won by Maxwell with 193 points. All 5 varsity wrestlers placed in the top 3. We crowned 3 champions: Cody Brinkman at 120, James McGinnis at 138 and Trey Schindler at 152. Matthew Johnson was runner-up at 106. Justin Klosterman was 3rd at 145. Justin Klosterman was the highlight... Full story