Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Some things in our lives are getting back to normal as the Panhandle continues to deal with the coronavirus. Topping the hit list for Kimball County is the reopening of the Kimball's Pizza Hut. After a lengthy closing, Pizza Hut is scheduled to reopen on Thursday. And over the Memorial Day weekend, a reported 194 campers were parked at Oliver Lake. In addition, the city parks and playgrounds are open and the city is hiring lifeguards/seasonal help. The position will transition into a lifeguard...
"It was always about the kids," said long time teacher Cathy Flores, reflecting on her 43-year teaching career. Not many teachers will be able to beat Mrs. Flores' record and her exemplary dedication – 43 years in the same grade, first grade, and same school district, Kimball Public Schools. After graduating from the University of Nebraska in 1977, she began teaching in Kimball in the fall of that year. She taught at West Elementary School for 35 years and completed the last eight years of t...
On a cool and windy Memorial Day, a small crowd at Kimball Cemetery gathered near their cars to honor those "who gave it all." The 20-minute ceremony featured the "Star Spangled Banner" sung by Jenna Greenwood and Taps, played by Ethan Bemis. Pastor Ken Mars opened up the morning ceremony with a prayer and Mayor Keith Prunty spoke, while an honor guard stood nearby. Prunty, reading from remarks he found online and appreciated, said, "Those who are in today's military face a world that is...
The monthly meeting of the Kimball City Council was held on May 19 at 6 p.m. on the Zoom platform. The council discussed and voted on a variety of subjects from the Kimball Handyman Project and golf carts on local streets to streamlining the application process for the Business Facade and Infrastructure Improvement grants. Wendy Baker, local coordinator of the handyman services, explained the longstanding handyman project to the council and they approved the mayor’s signature for the program to continue for the 2020-21 year. The project, in c...
Good morning everyone! I hope this finds you all in good health and looking forward to the warm months ahead. Here at home things are starting to open up somewhat, the church and bank at least. I have had no reason to go to the courthouse so do not know about them, and of course, school has been off limits and will be for some time yet. School is definitely out for the summer! yeah!! Tomorrow, Friday May 29th, the Church of Christ will host another grab-n-go meal beginning at 5:30 p.m. I think walking tacos were on the menu. They are located...
Patti Kaye Morton, age 39, passed away May 23, 2020, after a 16-year medical battle. She used her borrowed time to move to Kimball, making it her home to raise her only daughter, Riann Morton. Patti spent her early years working as a medical assistant. While she was never one to sugarcoat her words, she had a kind heart and loved helping others. Her sharp wit kept her going through the hard times and caused those people around her to laugh. When she was feeling well, she spent time with those...
Gerald Patrick Barkell, 62, of Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away on May 11, 2020, from complications of cancer. Gerald was born to Larry and Joyce Barkell on November 23, 1957, in Kimball, Nebraska. He lived most of his life in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, and most recently in Lodgepole, Nebraska. Gerald is survived by his parents, Larry and Joyce Barkell, brother Wade (Liz), sister Lynn (Steve), his children Trisha, Katie, Ruger, Tanner, his partner Summer Mardis; 12 grandchildren, 2 great...
The Kimball Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, June 8, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Sagebrush (formerly the Kimball Event Center). Oorganizers noted that donating blood is still safe to do and is considered an essential gathering by the CDC. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment and are required to wear a face covering. Blood driver workers will be pre-screening donors and working to keep 6 feet of distance between donors to keep our community safe. Donors can save up to three lives with a donation. To learn more about what is...
Thanks to the COVID-19 scare ,there was no end of the school year awards night this year at the Kimball High so the Kimball High athletes missed out on this annual tribute as well. We published an entire list of accomplishments the graduating class achieved a couple of weeks back, but I want to give special recognition to Beau Hanks and Carli Wurdeman for being named Outstanding boy and girl Senior Athletes. They both also received the WTC scholarships and WTC Scholar Athlete awards and both were 4 year 12 sport athletes! Weight Room Opening...
Braylon Miller and Braxton Miller, sons of Mr and Mrs. Chad Miller, were both recent state qualifiers in the Knights of Columbus free throw shooting contest. The Kimball brothers shot in their local competition at Sidney. Braxton, a 6th grader, hit 12 out of 15 for 80% and won by 1 over the second place shooter in the 12 year old division. Braylon, an 8th greater this past school year, competed in the 13 year old division and had his best outing in the Districts in the Scottsbluff, where he...