Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Editor's note: As expected, the National Guard visited Thursday to test Kimball first responders after this story was published. Kimball County as of April 7 has had 10 positive cases of the coronavirus, according to the results from Panhandle Public Health District. PPHD release said: "Five employees have tested positive at Kimball Health Services; additional staff and close contacts remain under quarantine to eliminate the risk of further exposure." The last information received indicated...
Voting officials throughout the state – Kimball County included – are encouraging voters to vote by mail during the coronavirus outbreak by completing an early voter form to have a ballot sent to you. The primary election is May 12 and it will continue as scheduled, according to the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office. Already plans are being made to make sure that if you do decide to go to the polls instead of participating in early voting, that voters practice social distancing – washi...
Imagine being 17 or 18 years old and the last half of your senior year of high school is cancelled. Although Nicole Delphane has mixed feelings about the end of her high school career, she said, "I honestly am not super bummed not having to go to school every day. Most of my classes are pretty easy and my assignments don't take long too complete." But for Nicole, the cancellation of the SPVA and district music competition is more upsetting. "I have prepared a very difficult piece to perform for...
Kimball Bakery/Merrycakes was chosen as one of 70 stops on the coveted Nebraska Passport Stops for 2020. It can only help local tourism efforts as tourists visit the bakery on their way to destinations around the state. Due to the coronavirus, the dates have been changed and they may change again, but as for now the start date, which usually is May 1, has been delayed until May 23. The end date for the Nebraska Passport has been extended to Oct. 31. The Kimball Bakery was started in 1930 by...
As calving season concludes, the thought of springtime rituals like branding begin occurring. But in this crazy, unusual time, Panhandle Public Health District has cautioned ranchers about their spring social gatherings. This year must be different. It will undoubtedly take longer and be harder, but in an effort to stop the spread of this virus it is imperative that local ranches follow the guidelines. The first thing on the list is to limit branding to the smallest and most essential crew that...
“We are taking a lot of heat because people think we are not doing enough. But the issue is more complex; there is not an easy fix.” This according to Melody Benjamin, vice president of member services with the Nebraska Cattlemen Association. Benjamin’s comment was in response to the rumors that the packing industry was gouging the rancher. Articles and information had surfaced that large beef packing houses had the power to set cattle prices. Litigation and investigations had already started before the coronavirus, but the drastic drop in be...
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. Other then the one bitterly cold day, which by the way included a 50 degree drop in temperature, we have been having some beautiful weather, finally! Yeah, I am so ready. I have some cucumber plants that will need to be moved soon into bigger pots, with tomatoes and peas following behind. I guess I need to just keep thinking that soon my life will be heading back to a more normal path. More and more events continue to be cancelled, places shut down. Here are the two that I know of that are still...
Patricia O'Brien, 77, of Kimball, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cantrell Funeral Home. However, due to social distancing measures, there will be no funeral Mass at this time. Cremation has taken place and inurnment with a graveside service for immediate family only will take place on April 13 at the Kimball Cemetery. There will be a memorial Mass in Patricia's honor at a later date. The family...
Kathleen Lewis, 82, of Kimball died at the Kimball County Manor on Sunday, March 5, 2020. Cremation has been held. Due to the coronavirus requirements, memorial services will be held at a later date. The services for Kathleen have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home....
Susan Schaeffer, 61, of Chadron, died at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Cremation has been held and due to the coronavirus, memorial services will be held at a later date. Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....
Jaclyn Burks will assume the position of Head Coach for the Kimball High Girls Basketball program, according to a release from Kimball Activities Director Ken Smith. A lot of you fans will recognize her name as she was an outstanding player in her own right for Kimball High back in the days when she played under the direction of Coach Ken Smith. Jaclyn graduated in the class 2009. This past season she served as a volunteer assistant for coach Chauncey Pedersen. Interesting to note that Tiffany Johnson was Jaclyn’s coach also as she was an a...
Here we have the "KIMB SPORTS ... by Tom Southard" report from the April 10, 1967, KIMB-AM 1260 newsletter. Tom, once the former station's sports director and an Observer sports writing legend, pulled this report from his personal collection. In the Alliance Invitational track and field meet at Alliance Saturday, Kimball set two new school records and tied one. Bob McCarty ran a 15.3 flight of 120 yard high hurdles to erase his old record of 15.5, and was good enough for second place in the...