Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The Lawnmower Ladies concluded the 2015 Banner County Historical Day parade with their antics, zig zagging down the road to thrill on-lookers. Here, from left, Nancy Olsen Linda Barrett and Keah Cross clown around on their mowers The annual event was held Saturday in Harrisburg...
The City of Kimball recently sent out several letters asking residents to remove abandoned and junk vehicles from their property. Along the same lines, the city is concentrating next on nuisance properties or those properties with excess garbage and refuse or an overgrowth of grass and weeds. The city ordinance states the growth must be over 12 inches tall to be considered and overgrowth. “Our police department is the one that is enforcing most of these,” City Administrator Daniel Ortiz said. City officials or local police officers are usu...
Four years old may seem a little young to join the police force, but the Kimball Police Department's newest member is already an experienced officer. Xana, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was recently added to the force through a K9s 4 Cops grant, according to a recent press release from the Kimball Police Department. The Kimball Police Department canine program is mostly funded with grants and donations, with the City of Kimball furnishing insurance and discounted veterinary costs. Xana and her...
As the summer warms up, Kent Matsutani hopes to be able to replace the toilet paper more often in the Oliver Reservoir restrooms. Matsutani, who recently retired from the National Resources Conservation Service, spends four days a week at the site as summer help employed by the South Platte Natural Resources District. During his first 50 days on the job, he has done everything from cleaning, mowing and more to make the park a more useful and friendly place to those who use it. "I enjoy this,"...
The Kimball Public Library received two grants were used to purchase educational tools, including a Leap Frog 3D printer. "I read some really good reviews of it, but after the first month or so I wished I had gotten a different one," librarian Jamie Carpenter said of the printer. "It was in our price range and now that I know more about it, it isn't so bad." The Howard and Peggy Atkins Foundation donated $5,000 and the Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund granted the library more than $2,500...
On Wednesday, June 24, contractors and the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) will be working on the city’s power line that feeds Kimball’s electricity. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and is expected to last into the afternoon. During this time, the city’s power plant will be generating electricity for the city. The city does not anticipate any interruptions in electrical service or outages, but they may occur in unique or extreme circumstances. The city asks for patience as it works to strengthen and improve the r...
The City of Kimball announced Tuesday that its landfill will be closed on Wednesday, June 24. The landfill will be closed that day for employee training. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, June 25....
The inaugural Potter Car Bowl is sure to provide fun for everyone, golfers, drivers, bull riders and bowlers, with many activities to choose from as an unofficial kick-off for summer in Potter. Planned for Saturday, June 27, the Potter Car Bowl was organized with help from the Potter Lions Club, Potter American Legion Post 29 and many community volunteers, according to organizing committee member Drew Enevoldsen. Registration for the Car Bowl and Tractor Show begins at 9 a.m. with judging starting at 1 p.m. The day begins early for golfers with...
Cathy Sibal, Kimball County Clerk, completed a three-day workshop conducted June 10-12 in North Platte for Nebraska county clerks, election commissioners and registers of deeds. The annual workshop, attended by approximately 100 county officials and employees, is part of a continuing education and leadership development series sponsored by the Nebraska Association of County Officials. The workshop updated county officials on recent changes in state laws and provided extensive training on the responsibilities of their respective...
Don E. Haase, 86, of Scottsbluff and formerly of Kimball, died at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Kimball Cemetery with Pastor Mel Daves officiating. Cremation has taken place and friends may stop at the Cantrell Funeral Home on Friday from 1-5 p.m. to sign Don's register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Don's Tribute Wall...
A graveside memorial service for Glenda Barrett Koenig will be held July 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Kimball Cemetery with Sister Anne Hall officiating. Glenda passed away March 31, 2014 in Lincoln, at the age of 59. Glenda worked many years in the healthcare industry in three states. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Erma Barrett of Kimball. Glenda is survived by her sons, Jason, Adam and Scott; and daughter, Reanna, along with stepdaughter, Anna. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and step grandch...
A graveside memorial service for Troy Lynn Hamzy will be held July 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Kimball Cemetery with Sister Anne Hall officiating. Troy passed away March 17, 2015 at the age of 53. Troy worked many years in the IT industry and moved back to Sacramento to be with her mother in 2014. Troy is the daughter of Betty Hamzy of Sacramento, Calif. Her maternal grandparents were Glenn and Erma Barrett of Kimball. She is survived by a step brother, Kirk; step sister, Leslie; and step father, Bill Hamzy of California. She also is survived...
Dewey Lee Brothers, 93, associate to the pastor at Zion Evangelical Church, was called home to be with our Lord on June 8, 2015. Dewey was born at home in Kimball County, to Charles and Selma (Johnson) Brothers. He attended rural school and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. While based in San Diego, Calif., he sent for his hometown sweetheart, Leatrice Mae Gunderson, and they were married in California. After his honorable discharge, the couple returned to the family farm, raising wheat...
Does mammal trap set-up seem like a fun tutorial? How about bat mist netting or astronomy? These are just a few of the things one will learn at the Bioblitz, planned by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory for June 19-20 at Oliver Reservoir just west of Kimball. Though light meals and water are provided, organizers from RMBO suggest everyone remember to bring sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, and a water bottle. Attendees can pitch a tent, or park a trailer and stay overnight at the reservoir, where they can enjoy a potluck dinner and music...
Kayla Johnson and Alex Adden, together with their families, are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding. Kayla is the daughter of Gary Johnson of Potter and the late Patti Johnson. Kayla graduated from Chadron State College in 2014 and is currently employed at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Alex is the son of Kurt and Judy Adden of Sidney. He graduated from Chadron State College in 2010 and is currently employed as a new store replenishment and allocation analyst at Cabela's. The...
Four local students were named to the dean’s list at Western Nebraska Community College for the spring 2015 semester. Those named to the dean’s list are Kelly Green and Sarah Stull, both of Kimball, Erika Gallese of Harrisburg and Tiffany Lewis of Potter. To be named to the dean’s list at WNCC, students must have a grade point average from 3.4 to 3.99. Katelyn Woten of Potter was named to the dean’s list at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., for the spring 2015 semester. To be named to the dean’s list at BHSU, students must have...
Tyrus Gawith, foreground, portrays mouth to mouth resuscitation on the "drowning victim," Jessica Hanks, while lifeguard Raelynn Hinton and EMT Virgil Johnson prepare her for transport during the recent cooperative training for the Kimball lifeguards and the Kimball Ambulance Service....
The winners from Saturday's 5K held to benefit Oliver Reservoir are: Colby Lukassen of Bushnell, who won the mens' division in 18:03; Jessica Fornstrom of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., who won the womens' division in 25:15; and Brayden Kasten of Dix, who won the youth division in 29:30....
The 7th annual Kimball Ranch Hand Rodeo was held Saturday at the county fairgrounds with 13 teams competing in four events - trailer loading, team tying, branding and doctoring, and wild cow milking. Ten individuals also competed in bronc riding. See additional photos in this week's issue of the Observer....
A good year for the West in the West Nebraska All Star games held this past Saturday in Scottsbluff. The West All Star Volleyball Team won over the East 3 matches to 2, and the West All Star Football Team dominated the East All Stars 25-7 giving up a lone touchdown to the East with 9.6 seconds left in the contest. We had no one from our immediate area involved in the volleyball but Kimball was well represented in the football game with coach Nick Kuxhausen and players Jonathon Withrow and...
The Panhandle Senior Women’s Golf Association held its latest outing at Scenic Knolls Golf Course in Mitchell. The team of Jane Holechek, Karen Koch, Ellen Ramig and Chris Lapaseotes took first place and secured five birdies. Second place went to Marlys Delle, Phyllis Greenwood, Sandy Huckfeldt and Margaret Lienemann, who captured four birdies. Norma Perkins, Bonnie Childs, Mary Nielsen and Sharon Havely shot one birdie and ended up in third place, while fourth place with three birdies went to the team of Deanna Funk, Jill Wozniak, Gina B...
Visitors looked through a quilt exhibit, attended a parade and more at last Saturday's Historical Day held in Harrisburg. See additional photos in this week's Observer....