Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Articles from the January 21, 2021 edition


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  • DOWNTOWN ADDITION

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Kimball’s one and only Japanese restaurant is coming together and by the end of February the new restaurant is expected to be opened. The restaurant, named Ondori Ramen, will be located at 114 S. Chestnut directly across the street from Larsen’s Jewelry Store. Contractor Jeffery Barborak has spent the past seven months remodeling and updating the interior of the building. Now Barborak is simply waiting on the plumbers and electricians to complete the overhaul. Then the new restaurant will be...

  • Permit OK'd For Hunting

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    The Kimball County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The regular agenda items were addressed before the 10 a.m. public hearing on a conditional use permit. A preliminary report was provided at 9:45 by County Zoning Administrator Shelia Newell. The application for a conditional use permit was submitted by Real Western Wings, which is owned by Dale and Ruth Critchfield and landowner Lonnie Yung for an "indoor or outdoor recreational facilities that due to the nature of the...

  • Vaccine List Taking Names

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Nebraska residents 65 years of age and older are encouraged to place their names on the COVID-19 vaccination list at Panhandle Public Health District. The number at PPHD to call is 308-262-5764. PPHD reported that more than 4,700 people have already signed up, and that they anticipate the Panhandle will receive 1,100 doses of the vaccine along with the second doses already spoken for next week. As of Monday, Kimball County had five reported cases of COVID-19 since Jan. 14. As the vaccine is rolled out and the number of cases in this area has...

  • Oliver Lake Vandalism

    Jan 21, 2021

    Unfortunately someone felt the urge recently to vandalize entrance signs and outhouses at Oliver Reservoir. The Kimball County Sheriff's Office said evidence includes tire tracks and there will be more patrols at the lake west of Kimball. The incident was reported Saturday....

  • ACCIDENT NORTH OF KIMBALL

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Late morning Tuesday, a Frenchman Valley Coop fertilizer spreader from Pine Bluffs was turning off of a Kimball County road north of Kimball, and a collision occurred with a truck traveling north on that same road. People on the scene reported that no one was injured....

  • Banner County Students Will Leave You Spellbound (Jan. 28)

    Barb Cross, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Good morning Banner County! Did half of Wyoming blow your way this past week? We sure did have a few days (and nights ) of nonstop high winds didn’t we? It was just extra cold and a big annoyance at our house, but I know there was a lot of serious, costly damage in some areas. This week the weather looks much better. Looking on the calendar, most everything is either canceled at this point on the social scale. However the sports schedule at Banner County School is still on track and here it is: Friday, January 22nd the high school wrestling t...

  • All Aboard

    Jan 21, 2021

    New Kimball School Board members Albert Hargreaves, far left, and Chauncey Pedersen take their oaths of office Jan. 11 to join the board. Pedersen also was named the board's vice president during its annual reorganization....

  • Juan 'John' Aguiniga

    Jan 21, 2021

    Juan "John" Aguiniga, 56, of Kimball, died on Monday, January 11, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Steven Pettit officiating. Due to COVID restrictions for indoor gatherings, the funeral will be live streamed and will be available to be seen at the Sagebrush in Kimball. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Following the burial a celebration of John's life will be held for family and friends at...

  • Charles A. Flood

    Jan 21, 2021

    Charles A. Flood, 62, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Cremation has been held and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the New Hope Assembly of God Church in Kimball with Pastor Steven Pettit officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences and stories for the family. The services for Charles have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Charles Austin Flood...

  • Richard Neil Reinmuth

    Jan 21, 2021

    Richard Neil Reinmuth, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born April 2, 1945 to Clarence and Fern (Happel) Reinmuth. He was their only son and middle of three children. Rich was a kind and generous man who looked upon no one as a stranger; his mantra was “Family is always first.” He always enjoyed a lively conversation or debate, and always had a twinkle in his eye when imparting words of wisdom. He was a fighter and beat stage-four can...

  • Dr. Richard D. 'Rich' Schroder

    Jan 21, 2021

    Funeral services for Dr. Richard Dee "Rich" Schroder, 67 years of age, of Pierce, were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Officiating the service was Randall Coffin. Interment was at the Prospect View Cemetery, rural Pierce. Visitation was 2:00-5:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. The funeral service was live-streamed on the Stonacek Funeral Chapel Facebook Page. Masks were required for the visitation and funeral...

  • YOUTH WRESTLING

    The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Here are results for Kimball Wrestling Club from the sold out Rumble at the Rock 2021. PreK - K (Session 1) 40-44 Decker Culek’s place is 1st and has scored 18.0 team points. Round 1 - Decker Culek (Kimball Wrestling Club) won by fall over Blake McNulty (Bayard Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:15) Round 3 - Decker Culek (Kimball Wrestling Club) won by fall over Jaelynn Engel (Gering Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:14) Round 4 - Decker Culek (Kimball Wrestling Club) won by fall over Ace Butler (Panhandle Wrestling Academy) (Fall 0:50) Round 5 - Decker Culek (...

  • Cluff, Schindler Place In Two Meets

    The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Kimball Longhorn wrestlers Connor Cluff and Trey Schindler both placed second at the SPVA Tournament and third at the Chase County Invitational this past week. Chase County Invite The senior Cluff competed at 132 pounds and sophomore Trey Schindler at 145 in the Chase County Invitational in Imperial on Saturday. Cluff defeated Hershey’s Sam Frame by fall at 1:28 to earn third place at 132. Cluff lost to Bayard’s Zachary Araujo to set up the third-place match. Schindler defeated Hitchcock County’s Kolyn Gaston by fall at 3:00 to also take home...

  • Kimball Restarts With Win, Then Drops 2

    Mike Motz, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    The Kimball girls basketball team got back into the winner's column after dropping three in a row at the re-start of their season. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Lady Longhorns hosted Potter-Dix, another struggling team, and the Lady Coyotes inability to score was exactly what Kimball needed to end its losing streak. Kimball started fast in the first quarter. The Lady Longhorns defense blocked lanes, caused turnovers and gave the Potter-Dix squad no uncontested shots. After building a 22-8 lead after...

  • Longhorn Boys Still In Search Of First Victory

    Mike Motz, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Kimball’s Longhorn basketball team is still searching for its first win of the season after a rough week against three tough opponents. On Jan. 12, Kimball first hosted the dangerous Potter-Dix Coyotes, a team with both speed and length in their favor, and the Longhorns held their own through the first period. Kimball was able to score some points and played good defense through the first period, but the Coyotes found their groove in the second frame and went on a scoring outburst, putting up 29 points in the quarter against just 3 by K...

  • Coyote Boys Roll Into MAC, Girls Struggle

    Mike Motz, The Observer|Jan 21, 2021

    Potter-Dix's Coyote basketball team continued its strong play with three big wins over the week and are looking strong going into this week's MAC Tournament. The Coyote's started last weeks' action off traveling to Kimball to match up with the winless Longhorns, and a slow start combined with a strong showing by Kimball kept the game close in the early going. But Potter-Dix broke the game open in the second quarter on their way to an 82-26 victory. The Coyotes had three scorers in double...

  • Youth Team Wins 2 More

    Jan 21, 2021

    The Kimball Youth Basketball 3rd/4th Grade Lotes recently topped Sidney White, 12-4. Kimball scorers were: Cooper Kasten 6, Lucas Tabor 2, Mason Brown 2 and Kolt Hottell, 2 Kimball also won over Haxtun,17-12.Scorers were: Cooper Kasten 10, Jacob Buento 2, Keagan Gasseling 2, Mason Brown 2, and Kolt Hottell, 1....