Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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High school students employed at Kimball County Manor, dressed for their prom, paraded down the manor's hall and into the dining area Friday to greet the manor residents and show off their attire. Usually all prom goers show off their attire at the manor, but this year just current high school employees were allowed. The Jr/Sr Prom was delayed a few months due to COVID-19, but Friday evening the prom was celebrated at The Sagebrush for Kimball students. The employees were screened as usual with... Full story
A Kimball woman, Alexzandra Trujillo, 29, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, at the scene of an accident south of Kimball. The crash occurred on Highway 71, approximately two miles south of Kimball. Nebraska State Patrol first received a report at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday. The preliminary investigation showed that a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling southbound when it left the roadway, overcorrected, and rolled several times. Trujillo was the driver and ejected from the vehicle. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash. The Kimball...
Even through the COVID-19 pandemic summer, Gotte Park has received some attention from various organizations for upgrades and improvements. The VFW has taken over a specific area of the park for a memorial area. In addition to the service flags, cement has been set for a wall. The VFW sold bricks to be laid as memorials to loved ones. The memorial bricks should be arriving soon and they will be installed. Mayor Keith Prunty stressed that all funds for the VFW memorial area have been paid for by...
The regular monthly meeting of the Kimball School Board was held Monday, August 10 with about 10 people in attendance. The meeting addressed regular issues, such as board bills, the treasurer’s report, minutes and updates on policies such as wage information and military recruiters. The second reading for a number of different policies to be adopted was approved. The administrator reports reported on important dates for the elementary school, such as the August 13 parent meeting and August 18 open house. According to Superintendent Trevor A...
The judge provides a little push for Kaitlyn Nicklas' Hereford steer as she moves him around the show ring during the Kimball Banner County Fair. Don't miss next week's Western Nebraska Observer for fair results, more photos and thank you messages....
Good morning Banner County! After a few weeks of local County Fairs, ready or not here comes “back to school!” I think I am ready. However, we have one more exciting summer event to look forward to and that is the Hot Air Balloons that arrived Wednesday out at the WNCC campus for the first of two Night Glow sessions. The 14th & 15th they will be at Mitchell Airfield at 6:30 a.m. and then they will be at Five Rocks Amphitheater on the 15th from 7-10 p.m. for the second Night Glow. Also during the day on Saturday, August 15th there will be a Cra...
The home of Jim and Betty Schulte received the most recent Yard of the Week award. The Schultes have lived in the house at 400 S. High School Street for 35 years. The yard had no flowers when they purchased the home. Although many of the flowers in the yard have already bloomed, the beautifully maintained yard is still eye-appealing. In the front yard, Betty has day lilies, corn lilies, lots of vines, and snow on the mountain, and in the backyard she has raspberries and tomatoes along with...
Joseph S. Hernandez, 89, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Funeral services for Joe were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Burial was in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave messages and stories for the family. Memorials have been... Full story
Ralph Kimzey, 90, of Kimball, Nebraska, died at the Kimball County Manor on Wednesday, April 8 2020. Ralph was born August 26, 1929 in Torrington, Wyoming to Herschal and Gladys Kimzey. Ralph married Mary Louise Erdman in Torrington, Wyoming on August 27, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, three siblings: Frank Kimzey of June Lake, California; Gertrude Sedman (Jack) of Torrington, Wyoming; Mrs. Ruth Payne of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sons: Randy (Jodene) of Laramie, Wyoming;... Full story
Gary James Waggoner, 71, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died in Cheyenne, August 2, 2020. Gary was born October 30, 1948 in Bremerton, Washington to Okey Waggoner and Emma (Zaino) Waggoner. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his brother, Richard Waggoner. Gary graduated from Kimball County High School. He will be interred at Kimball County Cemetery. No services are planned at this time.... Full story
At the time of this writing, and unless I hear a change, we will have no Nebraska football as the Big 10 has voted not to play. What I heard on Monday was that only Nebraska and Iowa voted to go ahead with the fall season, but I guess there could be a change yet. Interesting and disappointing. High School Practice Is On I did get word on Monday that the Kimball High fall sports are scheduled to proceed and fall sports practices began this past Monday. Practice time now until school starts on... Full story
They are called Quarter Midgets, which means they are just a scaled-down Midget Sprint car, according to Tim Gasseling of Potter. Fourteen years ago, Tim raced dirt track and he was looking to get his boys into something besides four wheelers. After checking out the internet, Tim and Cassie decided "Quarter Midgets was the route we would go." And their boys took to the Quarter Midgets like champions. Landon, 12, started racing when he was 7, but Keegan, now 8, took a practice race when he was 4...
The Kimball Women’s Golf Association played its annual Horse Race. For the finals, three extra holes had to be played to break the three way tie. Taking first place was Pattie Klinginsmith and Jodi Keeler. Pattie and Jodi beat out Nora Robinson and Shellon Anderson. Nora and Shellon received second, beating out Charlotta Young and Phyllis Gross, who placed third. As the season draws to a close, some events still remain to be played, such as on August 12 the men’s golf league plays the women’s golf league in The Battle of the Sexes XIX. Last...