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 Nebraska Unicameral reconvened on March 23 after suspending its normal session due to the concerns of the coronavirus. The legislators approved an amendment totaling $83.6 million to aid in the response to the coronavirus outbreak. Among other things, the money would provide gear for local health departments, set aside money for overtime costs in local health departments and the DHHS Division of Public Health, and provide money for lab equipment, software programing and personnel to the...
The coronavirus might stop the attention and media blips about the celebration of National Ag Week, but it shouldn't stop us from appreciating and thanking farmers, ranchers and producers. This is National Ag Week, March 22-28 Today, the world can learn a lot from the agricultural community. Fourth-generation Kimball County farmer-rancher Shelia Newell is well aware of National Ag Week and its centerpiece, National Ag Day, which fell on March 24. She said it is a "celebration of the Ag...
On a beautiful morning, Ken Van Diver, park maintenance worker at Oliver Lake west of Kimball, showed off the lake and its beauty. Although there were only two campers on that March morning, hundreds of campers from all over the United States could soon be enjoying the facilities after the coronavirus outbreak passes. Almost all the ice was gone, but local ice fishermen had a successful season catching bass, bluegill, trout and walleye. "It was good fishing," Van Diver said. Van Diver, 75, a...
This is the last installment of the Observer series on this year's Kimball High foreign exchange students. "Are you willing to keep me?" Was the question asked by one foreign exchange student. Stephanie Tyan replied without hesitation, "Of course." As the coronavirus creates worry and confusion for the foreign exchange students, both Arthur Laveran and Carina Tappert know they have a place to call home and people that care about them here in the United States no matter what happens. Robert and...
Good morning! Our world just keeps changing, and getting smaller. Now the kids are out of school until the First of May, maybe longer. This is quite a challenge for our administration, teacher, and students. I may be nuts, but as of this moment I feel confident that in the long run all will be well. Almost everything has been cancelled. As far as I know, a few events are still on the calendar. But please call before you plan to attend since they may be cancelled before this column reaches you. Tomorrow, Friday, March 27, the Church of Christ at...
Gale J. Gehrke, 94, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Friday, March 20, 2020. Private family burial services will be held in the Kimball Cemetery with Randy Bohac officiating. A Celebration of Gale's Life will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at funeral home on Thursday, March 26, 2020, from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Gale's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks...
The senior class of the 2019-20 Kimball High boys basketball team will be remembered for its strong play, and unselfish team play, despite finishing with a win-loss record of 11-12. With a total of 8 seniors on the team, including foreign exchange student Arthur Laveran, their graduation will leave the program with but a couple of returning squad members. A new coaching staff will also be in the works as Coach Mo Hanks is moving on to accept the top administration position at Crawford, and...