Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Representatives from the South Platte Natural Resources District along with the Oliver Reservoir Advisory Committee held a public meeting Wednesday, February 26, to inform local residents of the changes that will be taking place in the regulations that govern the reservoir and recreation areas. According to Galen Wittrock, Assistant Manager for South Platte Natural Resources District who have taken over management of Oliver Reservoir from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as of Feb. 1, resident... Full story
The US National Weather Service (USNWS) recently had two forecasters from the Cheyenne, WY, location come to Kimball in order to teach a brief class in what it takes to be a spotter. They talked about the need for storm spotters and how even though they do have advanced weather predicting equipment, there’s nothing like a report from someone watching the storm clouds develop right before their eyes. Rob Cox, Science Operations Officer, and Steve Rubin, Forecaster, have both been involved with weather prediction for many years. It has taken them...
Tuesday, February 25, was Government Day. Students from the local high school spent the morning at the Kimball County Courthouse learning about the different jobs performed and why they are important. With county officials present, the students filled the district courtroom. They witnessed a K-9 demonstration, and Cathy Sibal, Kimball County Clerk, led the questions concerning the dog. The students were split into four groups of roughly seven each and given a leader. The county commissioners...
With the primary election approaching for the city, county, and state several office holders have filed for re-election in order to beat the incumbent deadline on February 18. One current office holder, however, did not file for re-election. Larry Brower has held the office of county commissioner for twenty years. Once his current term is up, to the surprise of many, he is not seeking re-election. Brower originally ran for office as a way to serve the public, something he had always been interested in doing. “I just figured it might be a way t... Full story
POTTER -- Helen M. Woten, 91, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, in the Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Interment followed in the Potter Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Prairie West Church and the Potter Fire Department. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com. Holechek Funeral Home and Cremat... Full story
Mary Hodgson, 96, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, march 6, 2014 at the Cantrell Funeral Home with Pastor Mel Daves officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Mary's tribute wall and leave condolences for the family. The services and care for Mary have been... Full story
Hey Kimball basketball fans, gas up the car, pack a bag, ice down a cooler, we are going to Disney... No no not Disney World, we are going to the Nebraska State High School Boys' Basketball Tournament. The Longhorns did it again. Coach Tjosvold and his staff directed this year's outstanding group of young men through another District championship Monday night with an exciting 56-55 win over Ravenna, and it's a repeat of last year with the reward of a return trip to the Big Show in Lincoln. Was... Full story
The Kimball High boys emerged champions of the C2-12 sub-district basketball tournament and advanced on to the District playoff, but it was a battle to behold before they pulled it out over Bridgeport 51-49 on a last second shot. The Horns went into sub-district with the #1 seed and won out over Bayard 53-41 in the semi final game after Bayard defeated Perkins County 45-33. The Tigers came out ready to play as they out rebounded and out shot Kimball in the opening period hitting 3 treys enroute...