Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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All six of the Kimball School board members were present to accept the resignation of Superintendent Elizabeth Owens at the Monday night, Dec. 9, meeting. Owens will complete her second year as leader of the Kimball district, the effective date of her resignation will be July 1. According to the letter from Dr. Owens in the board packet, she wrote, "This decision was made because of my family circumstances. Unfortunately, my husband is experiencing some medical issues which require me to be at o...
Local crafters gathered at the Eagles Club last weekend after they had to cancel their original date due to the winter storm after Thanksgiving. The craft show, Jingle Bell Market in its fourth season, was rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 7. Unfortunately, 10 vendors who were previously scheduled to attend were unable to commit to the new date, according to organizer Sharon Williams. The craft fair went from 24 tables to just 13 tables, but a variety of items were displayed and sold. Among the craf...
The Kimball County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Kimball County Courthouse. After legal notifications, commissioner reports and a review of communications, county Highway Superintendent Randy Bymer discussed potential changes to the crossing permit application process. The board also authorized 2019 year-end certification business and will be accepting bids to purchase a new or used motor grader. Bids were reviewed to purchase a new 2019 or current production year 4x4 crew cab, half-ton pickup for a...
Jax Anderson had a nice visit with Santa last Saturday, Dec. 7, at the visiting Christmas icon's den in Hometown Floral. Jax is the 7-year-old son of Brandon and Angela Anderson. Santa plans on making occasional visits this Christmas season to the Quarter Store at 24. S. Walnut St. in Kimball, where folks in need can buy gifts for just 25 cents each....
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. Winter has arrived. Our family took a little road trip this past weekend and I was surprised to see so many pheasants. In several different places and counties. My dad loved to hunt and he would have enjoyed seeing all of them! Me, even though I grew up with the hunting/fishing/sports every weekend, well let’s just say I liked seeing so many of them, especially in flight. The kids at school are ready for the big Christmas concert, which will take place at 6 p.m. this evening, December 12, in t...
Keith E. Hickman, 71, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, died in Cheyenne on Friday, December 6, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Pine Bluffs Community Center with Pastor Dan DeBruyn officiating. Burial will be held in the Pine Bluffs Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in Keith’s memory to the family with a portion going to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The services for Keith have been entrusted to the C...
It's been 13 years since Mo Hanks coached High School basketball, but he is back at it as the Kimball High boy's head coach. Despite the years away from coaching, Mo knows the game and he knows the group of young men he is working with. Coach Hanks coached this year's seniors when they were in the fourth through sixth grades in club ball. As shown in last week's Kimball Tournament, he has his team playing well together with unselfish play, and when he gets a couple more players released from...
The Kimball High wrestling season got underway Saturday at the Chuck Annand Invitational in Akron, Colorado. Kimball was scheduled to open at home this past Thursday in a dual with Bayard, but had to cancel out due to lack of numbers by both teams. Coach Wade Brashear had only 4 wrestlers able and ready to wrestle at Akron due to eligibility and other problems. It was an outstanding start to freshman Trey Schindler’s high school wrestling career as the young 145 pounder wound up 3 and 1 on the day to earn the silver medal at 145 pounds, l...
The Dundy County/Stratton boys followed the same route as their girl's team in winning over Morrill in the championship game to give them a pair of tournament titles this past weekend as they carried home to Benkleman a pair of trophies from the Kimball season opening tournament. The scrappy Tigers handled Morrill 42-25 in the championship contest after winning 58-46 over Kimball in the first round pairing. DUNDY COUNTY-STRATTON 58 KIMBALL 46 Kimball's loss to the eventual champs was a simple...
The Kimball High girls fell to Dundy County-Stratton in 1st round play of the Kimball Invitational Tournament this past weekend with the DC/Stratton Lady Tigers going on to defeat Morrill in the championship game for top honors, and Kimball winning over Potter-Dix to take 3rd place for honors. DUNDY COUNTY 54 KIMBALL 25 It was a case of shots not falling for the Kimball girls in their first round pairing with Dundy County/Stratton. The Lady Longhorns were getting good shots but everything seemed...