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 Kimball-Banner County Fair is a time where the focus rests on the different showmanship events, the efforts of the 4-H and FFA kids, and, of course, the rodeo which fills residents with wonderment as they watch man and beast clash in the arena. However, very few ever learn the story of the people behind the scenes that spend hours, days, and even years gathering the experience to give the public such a fine spectacle to behold: the funny clown, the man behind the voice in the announcer’s b... Full story
With Bushnell Day fast approaching on August 17, the attention of residents of Kimball County has started to fixate on the small village and the festivities that will abound. However, there are hidden gems within the village that often get looked over the rest of the year. One of those gems being Johnson’s Surplus on 2nd Street. Sally Johnson, who owns the business with her husband Mark, has worked hard over the last few years to re-model the inside of the store. “We bought it about three yea... Full story
The High Point Welcome Center has been overloaded with visitors in the first month of its existence, according to County Tourism Director Jo Caskey. "It's been relatively nonstop. After the end of the first four full weeks, we've had 942 visitors through from 42 states and nine foreign countries," Caskey said. The center maintains a relatively consistently flow throughout the week, with Caskey constantly jumping onto her feet from her desk in order to answer questions and direct visitors to destinations throughout the region. "Mondays are...
Henry Heeg, who will kick off his senior year at the Kimball Jr./Sr. High School this fall, has proven to be a vital component for the Kimball golf program this past year. Entering into the season after losing several of the seniors who had collectively carried the weight of the golf squad the previous year, Heeg knew that there would be many struggles along the way. “There are a lot of ‘ifs’,” Heeg said at the start of the season. However, Heeg wasn’t giving up, and through his hard work on t... Full story
The editorial staff of the Observer knows very little about showing animals. At least, that was the case before last week’s Kimball-Banner County Fair. After a crash course, a baptism by fire of sorts, both members of the editorial staff can safely say they know a great deal more about everything that goes into this process. With this understanding comes a great deal of respect for everything that these young men and women represent at the fair each year. They all stand for values that, at times, have fallen to the wayside in today’s soc...
Larry A. Monsees, 51, of Harrisburg, NE., died at Kimball Health Services on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Cremation has been held and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to leave condolences for the family. The services for Larry have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Larry Allen Monsees was born in Denver, Colorado on May 13, 1962, the son of James and Ella (Mosbarger) Monsees. While he was growing up, he worked with his family in their... Full story
Keith W. Krafczik, 74, of Dix, died at the Kimball County Manor on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Virgil Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Dix Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends can visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. Memorials may be given to the... Full story
Joseph R. Culek, 89, of Kimball, died at Heritage Estates in Gering on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Father James Joseph officiating. Burial was held in the Kimball Cemetery. Christian Wake Service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2013 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the f... Full story
Jack Robinson, 57, of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away August 3, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Jack was born to Frank and Kitty (McDonald) Robinson on November 10, 1955 in Kimball. He graduated from the Kimball County High School in 1974. After graduation, Jack joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Marines from 1974 to 1978. Jack worked in the oilfield for his father before moving to Noblesville, Indiana in 1987. He married Linda Pettijohn in... Full story
John Hillman, 99, of Grover, CO passed away August 8, 2013 in the Hospice of Northern Colorado at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO. He was born July 13, 1914 at the farm house of his parents, Henry and Dora (Schneider) Hillman east of Grover, CO. He attended school at Highland through the 8th grade, and then went to work for his dad herding sheep and farming. In July 1937 he met the love of his life, Eleanor Wiechman, at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. They married on November 25... Full story