Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Six candidates from the school board election were slated in the May 12 primary to move on to the general election, but sixth place encountered a tie vote between Maggie Laughlin and Jennifer Griebel, so hence a recount. Even after the recount, the two remained deadlocked in votes – which required that a tiebreaker be conducted. In this case, the candidate or her representative who drew the high card from a deck of cards would win. It turned out to be Griebel with a 10 of diamonds. The r... Full story
In local COVID-19 news, the Kimball Community Concert Association is looking forward to the 2020-21 season but like everything else, it may look different. The local association has asked members to keep an eye out for a survey which will ask a few questions to get the opinion of members on how to best approach the upcoming season in a safe and reasonable method. Surveys should be received in the mail and returned promptly. Mary Lynch K-6 grade has announced that they will have summer school from June 8 to July 24. Due to the coronavirus,...
Graduation exercises were held for the Potter-Dix seniors on Saturday, May 30, on Combs Field. The 30 minute COVID-19 compliant ceremony included the presentation of scholarships and shared addresses from salutatorian Noah Rabin and valedictorian Virginia Herboldsheimer. The principal presented the class and each student picked up their own diploma. Of the nine seniors at Potter-Dix, seven participated in the event. Parents and family members watched from the parking area....
"We used to run 24 hours a day with two divisions and up to 12 rigs." said Liz Ferguson, owner of Eatmon Well Service, as she reflected on the golden days in the oilfield. The oil industry has always had its ups and downs. Liz said, "It is either up or down. If it was only an even road. When it's good, it's good, when it bad it's really bad!" According to Liz, in 1982, they were really busy, the oil industry was booming. "We bought two brand new rigs and in six month things crashed," she recalle...
Cathy Flores, who is retiring after 43 years as a first-grade teacher in Kimball Public Schools, was treated to a birthday parade as well as a retirement parade this past week. A host of students, parents and colleagues joined her in the activities. A tribute story honored the legendary educator in the Observer's May 28 edition.... Full story
Nathan Belden lost control of a pickup that he was driving on Highway 30 east of Kimball at 10:02 p.m. Saturday, May 23. The pickup was towing another vehicle and fishtailed, thus causing the incident. Kimball County Sheriff Deputy Dave Hottell investigated the no-injury event. This photo was taken at the accident scene the next morning.... Full story
Good morning, friends near and far! Here we are in June, and boy does it feel like it, great warm weather, some rain and thunder showers. Our world is starting to come back to us ever so little. School is out for the summer but Banner County School has opened up the weight and conditioning room as of this past Tuesday, June 2. Days will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. You need to sign up for an open slot by going to https://forms.gle/WCBDciTEXVGGNNSS7 and there will be a form to fill out. If you have questions, please...
Val Dwayne Snyder, 61 of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Gering, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Visitation was held from 2 to 6 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Gering Memorial Chapel with cremation to follow. A Memorial Service for Val will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Scotts Bluff County Event Center in Mitchell with Pastor Andy Griess officiating. Memorial donations can be made directly to Becky Snyder for distribution at...
Gordon Walker, 85, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Kimball Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Tyler White officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. The funeral and visitation are open to the public but COVID-19 requirements will be followed. Memorials may be given to the Kimball...
Jon B. Webber of Lincoln, Nebraska died May 27, 2020, at the age of 44 years. He was born in Franklin, Nebraska, to Donald and Catherine (Flax) Webber on March 4, 1976. Jon worked at NET in Lincoln as Assistant Chief Engineer. Survived by his parents, Don and Cathy Webber, Franklin, NE; sister Jenna and husband Mark Miller, Dix, NE; nephew Riley Miller and niece Haley Miller; and his fur baby, his Sheltie, Kasey. Graveside services were held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 1st, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, Nebraska. Visitation without family... Full story
Nebraska got the word that adult and youth baseball/softball could begin practicing as of this past Monday, June 1. Ashley Thurin informed me that league play in Kimball for the youth programs will start up on June 18. At this time, the teams are still being put together, and team coaches will be getting their practice dates and times scheduled to let their team members know. We will let you readers know more as more info is developed. Here are the Covid-19 rules for the practice sessions: 1. Players, coaches, and staff showing signs/symptoms... Full story