Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Thirteen-year-old Clarika Hottell was the only young lady to ride the mini bulls. She climbed aboard a bull name Brown Bomber and rode him for a few bucks although she didn't make the 6 seconds. Clarika said this was her first time riding bulls, after the ride she explained that she "landed on her head and dirt got in her helmet." Next year she will be too old to ride the mini bulls....
After winning Reserve Champion halter, Carly Norberg, 13, and her paint horse, Holly, share the winning moment. At 11 years old, Holly received first purple in the class of aged 10 and over mares....
Banner County's Brogan Cross, 6, was showing his 11-year-old dog Kia when he spotted some family members. The dog show was Thursday morning....
Prior to showing his Crossbred Charolais steer, Kale Schnell spends some time with his market beef. Kale received Reserve Champion market beef with his pal....
Kimball Health Services acquired the Best Plumbing, Heating and Cooling building just to the east of the site of what will become the new Kimball hospital. On Aug. 1, Kimball County Hospital dba Kimball Health Services purchased Best Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, Clarkson's Addition to the City of Kimball, for the purchase price of $300,000. The doc stamp on the building was $675.00. Ken Hunter, CEO of Kimball Health Services, said the building will be used for...
The public hearings for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Deployment and Minuteman III Decommissioning and Disposal began in Ft. Berthold, N.D., on July 19 and continued in Minot, N.D, Great Falls, and Lewiston, MT, until July 28. Kimball, New Raymer, and Cheyenne had public hearings on Aug. 2, 3 and 4. Virtual hearings were held on Aug. 8 and 9. Individuals have until Aug. 15 to submit written comments on the project. To submit comments: go to the website www.gbsdeis.com. In Kimball, after a meet and greet with public officials, Lt. Col....
The City of Kimball Water Department said it planned to conduct routine maintenance on the water tank on Thursday, August 11. Due to the process, there may possibly be a small residual chlorine taste and/or smell for approximately one week. City officials said the water will be safe to use for drinking, cooking, and cleaning as usual. The City of Kimball apologized for the short notice. Customers are asked to contact the Kimball City Office at 308-235-3639 with any concerns or questions. In another matter, the Kimball Community Redevelopment...
The Kimball Airport runway will soon be closed for 280 days. During those 280 days, the 6,199 feet of the only runway will be getting a facelift. The runway and taxiway will be closed, however the helipad will remain open. According to Ryan McElroy, the chair of the Kimball Municipal Airport Authority Board, the runway will get a 6-inch overlay of concrete, which will be the full length of the runway and 75 feet wide. To match the new runway, the taxiways and runway lights will be raised 7 inches. A grant was secured from the FAA for $3.9...
As a member of Sweet Stitches 4-H Club, Ember White, 8, calmly and confidently waited to meet with the judge for an evaluation and ribbon placing of the dress she sewed as her project. Ember explained her project, saying, "It is a simple dress, so I didn't do any buttons or anything. I have worn it to make sure that the seams won't break." After Ember's conference with the judge as the Kimball-Banner County Fair got going Monday, she explained that the judge asked her where she got her fabric,...
Troy Carruthers accepts Yard of the Week honors for his mom, Karen Carruthers at 611 Cedar St. in Kimball. Troy is joined by Samantha Johnson and Heather Entingh in the photo. Karen says she revamped the yard this spring by pulling out some bushes and adding new flowers. Her yard consists of cone flowers, columbines, black eyed Susans and hostas. Karen says she really enjoys her yard and flowers...
Here's the remaining schedule for the Kimball-Banner County School Fair as it kicks into high gear. Thursday, August 11 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Swine Weigh-In 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Dog Show 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Sheep/Goat Weigh-In 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Beef Weigh-In 3:00 pm – Day 2 Scavenger Hunt Clue Released 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Small Animal Show – Rabbit, Poultry, Small Animals 5:00 pm – Gymkana and Midway Food Vendors. Gymkana registration...
Good morning! And here is to a week of county fairs and balloons in the air! Hot again, but not quite into the three digits. The Old West Balloon Fest started yesterday, August 10th, with a night glow out at WNCC and they continue Friday and Saturday with mass ascension events both days, 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Mitchell airfield. On the 13th there will also be a craft fair and cornhole tournament in downtown Mitchell. The evening of the 13th the ballooners will finish up with a night glow at...
Supply chain issues continue to plagued the HVAC project at both Mary Lynch and the Kimball Jr/Sr High. The Kimball School Board heard at its regular August meeting that neither building is expected to have air conditioning by the start of school, although according to Jacob Hurla from Community Building Solutions, Labor Day is the next target date for the arrival of key components for some of the HVAC systems. Aug. 31 will end the school’s fiscal year and Superintendent Trevor Anderson’s financial update reported that 70.38% of the budget has...
TOP: Wyatt Cook politely listens to the judge critique his bread baking skills. Tuesday was the entry and judging of the Static Exhibits. BOTTOM LEFT: Audrey Ferguson models her sewing project at Monday's 4-H fashion show at the Fraternal Hall Museum. Her bright, cheerful flowers and cotton material are perfect for summer events. BOTTOM RIGHT: Braylon Miller shows off his T-shirt with the designs made with a cricut machine. The design was inspired by his interest in the outdo...
With six years of 4-H experience under her belt, Dakota Vrbas, 14, has set her goals and looks forward to a successful Kimball-Banner County Fair. Beginning Aug. 8, 119 exhibitors from 66 area families will be ready to compete at the fair. Dakota shared that she is “hoping to win several grand championships.” According to Dakota, 4-H has taught her a multitude of things, including “leadership, confidence, and how to work with others.” Her 4-H talents range from sewing to photography and sheep, p...
A large wildfire south of Gering destroyed three homes as August began on Monday and damaged several others as it continued to spread through the dry vegetation in Nebraska’s Wildcat Hills. As of Monday afternoon, aerial surveillance showed the Carter Canyon Fire to be at 15,591 acres, an increase from 13,051 acres yesterday due to significant wind-driven runs. The fire remains at 30 percent contained, not because of lost containment line, but increases in acreage. “Fire managers are exp...
Kimball's landmark Wheat Growers Hotel, a treasure chest of local history and lore, is on the market. Wheat Growers devotee Ed Avila, a former owner who reacquired the property 1½ years ago, told the Observer that he seeks a buyer dedicated to revitalizing the the once grand inn across from the railroad tracks at the corner of East 1st and South Oak. "Now is the right time," he said. Avila said he and his sister, Mitzie Johnson, have served as stewards of the iconic property since it was...
Bushnell Volunteer Fire Chief Klent Schnell explained the process that the fire department personnel used to secure a $5,000 grant for the fire department from Plains All-American. Schnell said that for 90% to 95% of the grants he has looked at, they needed to become a 501-C3, but "We never were.. Schnell said he got busy and prepared and completed all the paperwork and they got approval as a 501-C3, "so we are non-profit". The grant money from Plains Pipeline is designated to "update wild land...
In 2000, the first grade classes at Kimball's West Elementary School filled and buried a time capsule which was to be opened in the year 2025. No one knew that before the time capsule would be opened in 2025, elementary classes would be moved out of West Elementary and the building would be sold to Kimball Health Services. Eventually, Kimball Health Services would plan to build a new hospital on the area, so that time capsule has been moved. The time capsule was unearthed before the recent...
Good morning, back here in a heat wave. Still not as hot as it was, and people in Texas or Missouri have the heat plus the humidity, so there is that. With a few rain showers that are hit and miss, it was really no surprise that the lightning carrying on Saturday evening started quite a fire just north of us once again. Several small fires, really. At this time (July 31), it is still going and I do not know the full extent of the damages. However, I sympathize with those who have suffered loss of any kind and want to express our gratitude to...
Kimball County Tourism Director Jessica Rocha submitted her resignation to the Kimball County Commissioners at the August 2 regular county board meeting. Rocha will continue until August 12 as the County Tourism Director. She has been in the position for three and a half years. According to Rocha, she has accepted a job as the executive secretary for the superintendent for Pine Bluffs Schools. The commissioners approved the Master Human Resources Outsourcing Agreement between Zelle, LLC and Kimball County to provide HR Services. County...
The Kimball City Council members met with a packed house on Tuesday, July 19. The crowd patiently waited for the reason they came- – discussion and consideration of noise ordinance #806, which was two-thirds through the agenda. Once Mayor Keith Prunty said the next issue was "Discuss and Consider a Noise Ordinance," he added that "nothing was written in stone" and asked for people to come to the podium, state their name and make their comments. Kathy Porter spoke first followed by Sonny P...
It's a family affair. The Coleman family – dad Mike, mom Jenn, and children Anna, 14, Sophie, 13, and Luke, 7 – have an unusual hobby and business of raising and selling ball pythons. The ball python is a constrictor snake, but he/she has no venom. When you mention the snakes, everyone in the family gets a little gleam in their eyes and a grin on their faces. They really enjoy their snakes. According to Mike, when people come over, they all want to go down and see them, "even those that don...
Kimball's proposed noise ordinance was a major focus of the City Council's July 19 meeting, but other important issues were addressed. Two agenda requests from council members were addressed early in the meeting. Christy Warner asked for an updated comprehensive plan and blight study. The previous one was done in 2016, but is still effective. The staff was directed to investigate a new comprehensive study and blight plan with bids for the cost. Warner's also requested to discuss the option of hiring a consulting service for assistance with...
Good morning! here we are at the end of July. Wow, with only August left it sees like this summer has simply flown by. I want it to last for about three more months, but know that won’t happen. We still have time for the lake, barbecues, gardens and music in the streets. Bands on Broadway will feature “Avid Discord” and Kris Lager tonight, July 28th, in the 18th Street Plaza from 6-9 p.m., while at Chadron they will have Bands on Bordeaux, same time, in the Railroad Park. The Western Arts Center will have a new show with the opening of the 2...