Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Dear Santa, My name is Kennedi, I am in Pre-K. This year I have been nice. One thing I have done to be extra nice is treating people nice when they are sad. Here is my wish list. Barbie Kitchen set Stuffed animals Your friend, Kennedi Dear Santa, My name is Haven, I am in Pre-K. This year I have been nice. One thing I have done to be extra nice is I said thank you to Mrs. Wurdeman. Here is my wish list. A golden doll like my sister’s Things to put dolls in earrings Your friend, Haven Dear Santa, My name is Bristol, I am in Pre-K. This year I h...
Ron Buchart told the Observer that the effort he publicly led to recall Kimball Mayor John Morrison, which began on Oct. 22 and ended on Dec. 12, ended up 70 signatures short of the necessary 280 to force a recall election. Dec 12 was the statutory deadline for signatures to be turned in to the Kimball County Courthouse. Buchart requested the petition that set the recall effort in motion. “We gave it everything we could,” Buchart said. “All of my spare time went into it.” The petitions will be shredded as required by law, he said. The mayor a...
Jordan Autrey has been selected as Kimball Volunteer Fire Deparment Fireman of the Year, it was announced at the recent Firemen's Banquet. Jordan serves as KVFD's treasurer....
Former Kimball resident Leota Kant was found incompetent to stand trial for a shooting incident on Halloween evening 2023 in Kimball. Kant who was 86 at the time of the shooting recently received a diagnosis of dementia from court appointed Forensic Psychiatrist Klaus Hartmann. Judge Derek Weimer signed the order finding the defendant incompetent on Dec. 13. Kant was charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony and discharge of a weapon in city limits. The incident occurred at the Finer Motel on the east edge of Kimball....
Wanda Beth Milton, the daughter of Cedric Arthur Hoskin and Margaret Anna "Hughson" Hoskin, passed away Nov. 27, 2024. She grew up in Succasunna, NJ and graduated from Roxbury High School in 1964. Wanda started working at 15 years old at the local grocery store where she met her husband Colin. She worked on and off over the years, doing everything from bookkeeping, business management, and home based businesses like Tupperware and Avon. Wanda was married to Colin Milton in Denver, Colorado on...
Sandra J. LaMothe, 80, of Kimball, died at Pole Creek Estates in Sidney, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Cremation has been held and graveside services will be in Michigan. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Sandy’s Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Services for Sandy have been entrusted to Cantrell Funeral Home....
The Kimball Longhorns Boys Basketball team went 2-1 this week as they had convincing victories over Garden County and Morrill sandwiched around a close loss to Perkins County. The team currently sits at 4-1 heading into this week's games. Against Garden County, the Longhorn offense struggled to get going early before their pressure defense created multiple turnovers resulting in a 20-4 lead after the first quarter. During the first quarter, Kyler Lusche eclipsed 1,000 points for his career as...
This last week we had a full week of games with another busy week ahead of us before break. On Tuesday, we traveled to Garden County and got our first win of the season, 24-21. This game was physical and had momentum swings for each team. I was proud of our girls and their ability to show growth and grit at the end of the game, when we needed to hold on to a lead. Definitely some learning points to take from the game, but the girls played well and as a team. Emmaline Tabor 4 ts 3reb JaLeigh Boha...
About 50 runners and walkers from all ages dashed into the Christmas spirit at Saturday's first annual Kimball Health Services Santa Dash at the hospital. Whether running, walking or just watching the fun, the registration fee was a new unwrapped toy for ages pre-K through 6th grade. The toys will be distributed to local children by Kimball Public Schools. Many joined in with their cheerful holiday attire and enjoyed cookies, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. No one was...
Two Kimball City Council meeting took place one Dec. 5, one for the outgoing members and one for the new members. After the consent agenda was approved, Christy Warner received a Presentation of Appreciation for her eight years of service on the council. Meanwhile, Gabe Ingram, who also left the council, was not in attendance to receive his Presentation of Appreciation Award. The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m. The 2023-24 council adjourned and the 2024-25 council was called into session with Jamie Murdoch and Austin Garner taking their...
Efforts continue to gather signatures for the petition to recall Kimball Mayor John Morrison, but the deadline to do so is fast approaching without enough signatures to force the recall, petition organizer Ron Buchart said. Buchart and Gabe Miller set up along Highway 30 in the cold and dark on Monday evening to gather signatures for the petition that Buchart requested to recall the mayor. Signature gatherers also were stationed there over the weekend. On Tuesday, Buchart said more signatures were still needed. To force a recall election, he...
A whirlwind of activities – from ice cream school to opening Josie's Creamery – describes the past year for Coralee Smith, Josie's owner. The creamery is named after Coralee's first milk cow, Josie. Josie inspired Coralee to begin milking and initially making raw ice cream, which was sold at Farmers Markets. Now, her legacy lives on with the pasteurized premium ice cream made in Burns, Wyo., and delivered to Laramie, Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs and Kimball. Coralee has always dabbled in milk cows and...
The audit for the Kimball School District from Rauner and Associates, P.C. stated that Kimball Public School and Creek Valley Schools are in the best financial position of the 10 districts that they audit in the Panhandle. The audit was reviewed and accepted at Monday evening’s Kimball School Board meeting. On another positive note, the Kimball district was assessed as excellent in the state’s ratings, a status that three districts in the Panhandle received. Mary Lynch Elementary was rated as a great, the junior high was rated as excellent, and...
Good morning here in the middle of December! Christmas is on everyone’s mind, as well it should be. Almost everything in this newsletter is in some way Christmas related, so here we go. Here at home, December 12th, the elementary students will be heading to Heritage Estates to bring some Christmas caroling cheer, and there will be a homeschool program at 10 a.m. at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Also, at 10 a.m. there will be Storytime at the Scottsbluff Library. At 3 p.m. in Sidney, Sensory Night at the “All is Bright Christmas Tour” will be...
Kimball Farm Service Agency newcomer Dallas Bilyeu was awarded the coveted Novice/Newcomer Employee of the Year Award on Oct. 29 in Washington, D.C. The criteria, according to Bilyeu, is that the employee must have worked for the agency for less than five years and goes above and beyond for the agency and the producers in their county. Bilyeu said that she also helps other counties and offices with programs and has done mentoring activities. She said, "It is a great opportunity helping...
Darla J. Huff of Kimball, Nebraska made the Final Touchdown into the Heavenly Sea of Red on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Kimball Cemetery with Randy Bohac officiating; and Johnny Bergquist, the bagpiper. Dar was born in Hays, Kansas on August 8, 1941. The daughter of G.M."Curley"Hensley and Juanita (Stephens) Hensley. Dar's family moved from Great Bend, Kansas to Kimball in 1955. Dar graduated from Kimball County...
Roberta Marshall, 93, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Bushnell with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Burial will be held in the Bushnell Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Roberta's Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the...
Wanda Beth Milton, the daughter of Cedric Arthur Hoskin and Margaret Anna "Hughson" Hoskin, passed away Nov. 27, 2024. She grew up in Succasunna, NJ and graduated from Roxbury High School in 1964. Wanda started working at 15 years old at the local grocery store where she met her husband Colin. She worked on and off over the years, doing everything from bookkeeping, business management, and home based businesses like Tupperware and Avon. Wanda was married to Colin Milton in Denver, Colorado on...
William "John" Thacker, Jr., died at his home in Kimball on December 4, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Randy Bohac officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his tribute wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in his memory to the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department. The services for John have been entrusted to the Cantrell...
The Kimball Longhorns Boys Basketball team had an excellent start to the 2024-25 season as they rolled over Leyton and Bayard at the Arena to kick off the season. Against Leyton on Friday, the Longhorns raced out to a 42-13 halftime lead and cruised to a 71-25 victory. The Longhorn defense set the tone as they forced 29 turnovers and had 13 steals. In addition, the Longhorns dominated the glass as they collected 21 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds. Offensively, the team had 17 assists on...
A trip to Greece for 24 Kimball High School students is coming together, according to social studies instructor Matt Shoup. The students will spend nine days in Greece in May of 2026. Mr. Shoup explained what better place to visit than the “birthplace of democracy.” With the parents meeting completed, the group has begun to plan fundraisers. Ideas for fundraisers include 50/50 raffles at basketball games, concessions at various events, and a Greek festival with food, culture, and entertainment. Recently, at the Christmas opening activities for...
Retiring Highway Superintendent Randy Bymer updated the Kimball County Commissioners on the road department at their meeting on Tuesday, December 3. The department is blading, mowing, and graveling where necessary. He assured the board that the bridge inspections had been completed and that the 120 motor grader with the oil pan issue was back home and working with no additional costs to the county. The new door in Kimball shop has been installed, but a recent November hire quit, so Bymer is hunting and advertising for another individual to...
Now it's official. The Christmas season has arrived in Kimball following the parade and other activities in the city last Saturday. Above, Santa and Mrs. Claus talk some serious business with important visitors during their special appearance at the fire hall soup supper. More Christmas activities are in the works. See the Kimball Area Upcoming Events Calendar on Page A2....
Kathy Walker began donating blood many years ago when her mother was hospitalized. "I give blood because it's a way I can help someone in their time of need," she said during Monday's community blood drive at The Sagebrush. Kathy is a double red donor, meaning she gives a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and then safely...
Good morning! Here we are in the first week of December and my grass is still green as can be. I used to want snow for Christmas, but in the last few years I would rather just skip winter and go into spring with showers. Any moisture is appreciated though, since it has been so dry for so long. Today, Thursday December 5th, it is storytime at the Scottsbluff Library at 10 this morning and again at 3 p.m. This evening is the open house at the Western Nebraska Arts Center for “Orchestrated Stability” by Charlotte Ingram between 5 and 7 p.m. Thi...