Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Kimball City Council discussed a Keno grant request for the upcoming Kimball Fireworks Display. When the Kimball Banner County Chamber of Commerce ceased collecting funds for the annual display, last year, local business owners took over, raising enough funds in just one short week to provide the community display. Though they were able to save the event last year, they requested assistance from the City of Kimball’s Keno fund this year due to the reduction in local sales revenue. “Normally they spend about $6,000, but they raise $7,500 and...
A 1962 graduate looking for adventure and unsure what he wanted from life joined the United States Navy. Tom Hewitt found his adventure on the decks of a diesel submarine and learned some valuable lessons along the way. "I have always loved the water and I always knew I was going to join the service, this was before Viet Nam," he said. "Out of boot camp I went to electrician's school for quite a while and then they sent me to New London, Conn., and that is where the submarine school is." He...
The Mobile Emergency Command Center Region 21 rolled into town Tuesday May 16 to let the Kimball County Board of Commissioners tour the bus. Kimball just joined four other counties that this Mobile unit services on April 1 2017. If needed this bus will go out if a disaster happens, like a flood, tornado and set up. Once set up the command center has the capability of running communications for senior staff, which includes county commissioners, city officials to plan for an event . The bus was...
Beverly J. Hisey, 85, of Kimball, died at her home in Kimball on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Bev's Tribute Wall and leave condolences for the family. Memorials have been established to Trinity...
Pauline Marie Birdsall, 87, of Flower Mound, TX, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family at her home on Sunday May 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth mars officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. Visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Pauline's Tribute Wall and leave messages of sympathy for the...
Donald (Joe) Bowdre of Dix went home to be with the Lord on Mary 15, 2017. He was born March 30, 1935 in Wappelo, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bowdre and sons Joe Niece, of Morning Sun, Iowa, Timothy Bowdre of Dix and James Bowdre of Tacoma, Wash.; brother and sister-in-law Daniel and Linda McGinnis, sister-in-law Linda Bowdre, brothers Tom, Earl, Roy and Bill. Joe is proceeded in death by his youngest son, Eric, and his brother Russel Bowdre, nine grandchildren, several great...
Once long time Kimball resident, Michael DeLane Drake, born March 5, 1945 in Gladewater, Texas, died May 11, 2017 in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children: Michele of Kentucky, Derrick and Terence of Tennessee, and Stacie of Nevada; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sister Nona and brothers Jimmie, Timmie, Rayburn, Ralph, Dennis and Virgil and numerous extended family....
There are news or feature stories that are tough to write, some are technical and every detail is important. It is crucial to explain hard-to-understand facts in an easy-to-understand way. Some news stories point out missed opportunities or even failures that are hard to read and can ignite tension. Some are sad stories that few want to share, but they must be told for future generations. Of course, there are news or feature stories that are easy to tell. These are usually entertaining and informative and rarely cause a stir. Often these are...
National Law Enforcement Memorial Week brings serious thoughts to American citizens who remember the loss of those elected or charged to protect and serve. There are ceremonies all across the Country with higher ranking officials talking about service and commitment. At Washington DC, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is resplendent with memorabilia and care.Many law enforcement agencies send a representative to the Nation's Capitol to be a part of the program. There are car doors f...
In October 1942, with American forces committed to the Allied cause in World War II, Johnny A. Biberos did what so many others had done, he joined the Army Air Force at just 17 years old. Johnny was raised in Bridgeport and was attending high school there when he was called to duty. He began his military training in Baton Rouge, La., as an airplane mechanic and was deployed to the Pacific theater. He boarded a ship in San Francisco, a young man from rural Nebraska, with 4,000 military men for a...
In memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting America’s freedoms, the members of VFW Post #2243 and the Kimball County Veteran’s Service Office invite all to join them for the 2017 Memorial Day service. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Kimball Cemetery with Greetings and Welcome followed by the Opening Prayer by Pastor Pettit. Bob and Mary Kay Jenner will sing a Patriotic Song and Joyce Witt will perform the Laying of the Wreath for unknown soldier prior to the keynote speaker, Dale Wittrock, Past Dep Commander and State Buddy...
The Kimball High boy's golf team notched another win in their undefeated season in defending their District title of a year ago in District play at the Cross Creek Golf Links Course in Cambridge. The Longhorns had a winning round of 315 to finish 16 strokes better than runner-up Perkins County with 331, and a Southern Valley was 3rd with 339. The top three teams and top 10 individuals all qualify for this week's State Tournament being held at the Meadowlark Hills course in Kearney. Rounding out...
After missing out by one place a year ago in his freshman year, Kimball’s Brady Kilgore made the most of his qualifying spot at this year’s District Track Meet by finishing 2nd in his favorite event, the 110 meter high hurdles, and then winning performances this past weekend at Omaha Burke Stadium, finishing 5th with his time of 15.2 after his qualifying run on Friday of 15.88. As you track fans already know, the weather was quite cool and wet in Omaha this past weekend, but Brady didn’t complain much about the conditions, weather wise. “It w...
Future writers of Nebraska between the ages of 13 to 25 are eligible to win up to $350 by entering their own writing. The Writer’s Workshop will offer help with peer review, working with the writer on their individual work, each writer will be given a “tool box” that will contain tools for editing, grammar and much more, snacks will also be provided. Writers will have the privilege of working with published author Carma Weisbrook, and one of the Library’s finest, Becky Lowery. Writers will use oral brainstorming to decide if topics should...
County road maintenance is a long standing concern for Kristopher Nitz, a resident who lives on County Road 63. Nitz addressed the Kimball County Board of Commissioners at their May 16 meeting regarding the condition of the road. Nitz has lived on Rd 63 for six years and said the maintenance of the road is lacking and has been for a long time. He has contacted Dave Hottell, County Highway Superintendent, for the last year questioning when the County plans to gravel it. Nitz said that since he has lived on the county road, six years, the road...
Kimball City Council has another year to decide how best to use the funds received through the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund. On Tuesday, May 16, Kimball City Council authorized Mayor Keith Prunty to sign an amendment to the contract that was granted by the State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development in 2014. The grant is to be used for “the renovation and/or expansion to existing civic, community, and recreation centers, which may include the conversion, rehabilitation, or reuse of historic buildings. The fund may also b...
Free 3D printer classes hosted at the Kimball Public Library for children this summer and adults this fall. The Flash Fordge Creator Pro Dual Color 3D printer got put to hard work this last fall when Shari Lindgren's class all created a project to be printed. The project was first sent to the computer to then send a code to print the project out. Thats when these students ideas came to life. For those who want to create a project of your own to be printed, anyone is able to use,...