Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Good morning! Finally had that hard freeze, now let’s have spring, haha. Just getting started. Well, here we are in November. Veterans Day and Thanksgiving are soon to be days of celebration. As a heads-up, the Veterans Day celebration at the school will be on Wednesday, November 8. Currently and through November 20th, there is an exhibit at the Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering titled “Voices and Votes.” It is based on a major exhibit that is at the Smithsonian National Museum. Today is preschool story time at the Lied library in Scott...
The Eagles hosted a free-will breakfast on Sunday to benefit Melissa and Keith Jones. Melissa is recovering from Guillan Barre syndrome and Keith received a kidney transplant just a few weeks ago. Working the Eagles breakfast were Stephanie Shoup, Matt Shoup, Darrell Snyder, Carson Sisk, Kalli Shoup, Jim Shoup, Gabe Ingram and Aaron Abraham. More than $5,000 was reported raised for the Jones family....
Trick-or-Treaters and some older folks who love them make their way through Kimball on Tuesday for the annual Halloween tradition of local businesses and community members. The corner of 2nd and Walnut streets, where these folks are walking, was a busy place....
Main Street Market held a company wide Pink Out event on Friday, Oct. 27, but the Kimball market went all out for the breast cancer awareness event. Some Deli employees sported pink tutus. Main Street Market "Pink Out" supporters were, back row: Holli Leivas, Taylor Durbin, Mark Rainwater, Heather Wright and Ashley Sisk, Amanda Rainwater. Kneeling: Brook Kiefer, Sierra Doyle and Virginia Peters....
The Kimball City Council approved new playground equipment for Gotte Park at its monthly meeting on Oct. 17. The representative from Cummingham Recreation presented a proposal to update the Gotte Park playground equipment. The company offered a matching funds grant as an incentive to purchase prior to Oct. 27. The cost of the basic structure with the grant included is $40,000, but the city will pay an additional $73,000, which will consist of installation, sensory chair, a rocket ship, and...
The recent apprehension and prosecution of a Miami, Florida, man has brought fraudulent activity to the forefront in Kimball. Suspect Abraham Espinoza traveled to Kimball from Florida to retrieve tens of thousands of dollars from a victim of a computer scam. Here are four signs from the Federal Trade Commission on how to avoid a scam: • Scammers pretend to be from an organization you know. They act to contact you on behalf of the government, Social Security, the IRS, or Medicare. They might also pretend to be from a business such as a u...
A miracle happened in Kimball. Do you remember the girl who was seriously injured in the car accident with her mother who died in the wreck? Her name is Isabelle, and she came to see us and thank all the people who donated and bought raffle tickets that American Legion Western Post #292 sold to benefit her. Izzy still has a long way to go on her path to recovery. However, she is making progress. Her guardians now are Jed and Stephanie Dixon, and they are from Colorado. Isabelle, the Dixons, and...
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. Here is hoping you are having a great fall season and enjoying this beautiful weather. We will be finding less and less of that real soon, as beet harvest continues. We are sending our condolences to the family of George Jerred, who passed away recently and until a few years ago was a lifelong resident of Banner County. We would like to express sympathy also to the family of Jan Rundell, who has also passed away, another family connected to Banner County for many generations. Just as a...
Ringo, a most observant dog, checks out the view Saturday from atop a pickup as Trevor Parson's crew moves farm machinery south on Highway 71 in Banner County. Trevor said Ringo "kinda just started lounging up there when the back of the pickup got full." According to Trevor, Ringo has acquired confidence on the top of the pickup, but he returns to the bed of the pickup when cruising speeds reach more than 20 mph....
Keith Jones said he can't stop smiling since receiving his kidney about a week ago. He feels so blessed and is so thankful for the donor. "I feel wonderful," he said. Keith's new kidney is from a live donor and, according to Keith and his doctors, it is "a very good kidney." The donor is younger than him and in excellent health. At the end of August, the Joneses returned to Kimball after Keith's wife, Melissa, had been hospitalized with guillain barre syndrome. Keith received a phone call with...
The officers of the Kimball FFA addressed the county commissioners Tuesday in reference to applying for the National Chapter Award. According to the officers, the award was created to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the the FFA organization. This includes recognizing improving chapter operations, emphasizes growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. The students' goal is to apply for the National Chapter Award. They must...
Scam suspect Abraham Espinoza of Miami, Florida, was bound over from Kimball County Court to District Court on Friday morning after a preliminary hearing. Judge Randin Roland said that "based on the totality," a crime was committed. Espinoza faces three charges and will be arraigned in District Court on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. The charges include theft-deception more than $5,000, conspiracy to commit a Class 2 felony, and abuse of a vulnerable adult. When Espinoza couldn't get Zoom to work for the...
A long line formed outside the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department for the fire hall's annual open house Wednesday, Oct. 11. Firefighters also celebrated Fire Prevention Week during the event. They hosted the community with a variety of soups, dips, cornbread, desserts, and drinks. See other photo, Page B6....
The incoming chief executive officer of Kimball Health Services said she not only recognizes the challenges of being in charge of Kimball's new $43 million hospital, she's ready to meet them head-on. "I am elated for the opportunity the Board of Directors has given me at KHS," said Cassie Gasseling, who takes over as CEO Jan. 17. "We have a great team here who puts patient care first and I look forward to continuing to work with them in a leadership role." A Kansas State University graduate,...
A Miami, Florida, man is charged with three offenses in Kimball County Court, including theft by deception of more than $5,000, conspiracy to commit a Class 2 felony, and abuse of a vulnerable adult in Kimball. Abraham Espinoza has been released on 10% of $100,000 bond. His preliminary hearing will be held Oct. 13. According to court records, he may appear by telephone or Zoom. Espinoza is represented by Scottsbluff attorney Audrey Long. The apparent victim had withdrawn $20,000 from a local bank, then another $10,000, according to court...
At the "topping" ceremony for Clean Harbors' Kimball expansion, company CEO Eric Gerstenberg said Tuesday that the construction phase of the new Kimball incinerator will be completed by 2024 and the incinerator operational by early 2025. "With the addition of this new incinerator and the jobs it brings, our commitment to Kimball and Western Nebraska will only deepen," he said. "Today is not just about acknowledging a milestone; it is about instituting a brighter and more prosperous future in...
Nebraska State Patrol was called at approximately 4:10 p.m. Octt. 5 regarding a two-vehicle fatality crash at the intersection of Highway 71 and Road 42, just north of Kimball. A northbound semi tractor-trailer hauling sugar beets was attempting to turn eastbound onto Road 42. A preliminary investigation shows that as the semi slowed to make the turn, a northbound straight FedEx truck rear-ended the trailer. The driver of the straight truck, identified as Austin Mitchell, 21, of Gering, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the se...
Banner County Deputy Sheriff Logan Luft was sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday at the Banner County Courthouse. Luft moved to Banner County to accept the position of deputy, while his wife will work for the Banner County road department. Luft comes from a family of law enforcement, and his previous experience includes Grand Island Police Department and Merritt County Sheriff's Department....
Good morning Banner County! Well first thing on Monday morning I heard the weatherman talk about what a great fall we have been having, even the weekends and then he up and said a bad four letter word.. Snow. No way am I ready for that, not for another 3 months. It was really beautiful this past weekend, perfect weather to visit the Adams Family Pumpkin Patch (or several other local pumpkin patches! ). Our elementary kids will be headed that way today, October 12th., the coldest day predicted for this week. As I write this I am hoping that the...
On Monday evening, the Kimball School Board heard presentations on two programs under consideration – the JAG Nebraska and the Foster Grandparent programs. The board will discuss and consider the possible implementation of the programs in the next few months. JAG is Jobs for American Graduates. It is data-driven and evidence based. JAG students master academic and employability skills, practice leadership, interpersonal and community service engagement. JAG supplies the teacher and curriculum. There is no expense to the district for two y...
Carlee Murdoch, a Kimball High School senior, is the 2023 Farmers Day queen. Carlee, who is Jamie and Dwain Murdoch's daughter, is active in band, choir, show choir, track, student council and FFA, where she serves as the student advisor. After graduating from high school in May, Carlee plans to attend Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff and transfer to a four-year university. Carlee hopes to pursue a degree in special education with hopes of returning to the Panhandle. The...
The Kimball chapter of the Red Knights prepared and served breakfast on Farmers Days. The Knights are: Jordan Wages, Mark Whetham, Austin Janicek, Kevin Sherman, Rick Olson, Dave Autrey, Doug Moench, Josh Thompson, Darrell Snyder, Rob Lee, Bob Sisk, Carson Sisk and Jordan Autrey....
Kira Enevoldsen of Kimball was perched on top of the Kimball State Bank float during the Farmers Day Parade, ready to shoot her water gun. When her dad, Josh, who was driving the tractor, beeped the horn, she squirted water at parade watchers close enough to get a bit wet....
Long-time residents and community minded citizens Jerry and Sharon Williams were selected as grand marshals for the 2023 Farmers Day. The Williams belong to the Methodist Church and help with church projects and Christmas events. Jerry has worked for years on the Farmers Day hamburger feed. The Farmers Day volunteer award was presented to Craig Markum for his time and effort to the community's youth. He is involved in the youth basketball, baseball, and softball programs, including coordinating...
The Kimball County Commissioners accepted two resignations at their Tuesday meeting on October 3. The first was from Zeb Brown, assistant county buildings and ground superintendent. Brown gave his two-week notice on Sept. 27. He has performed custodian services at the courthouse since November 2022. He has accepted a position in the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office. Brown’s employment in the sheriff’s office will be as a dispatcher and jailer. The other resignation was for the recently filled veteran’s service officer position that was held by...