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 County Manor had a "Drive by Parade" for their residents on Friday, June 26. The manor encouraged people to decorate their cars and have signs for the residents. The parade was led by the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department and families and friends of residents followed the fire trucks. The sign on the manor windows says: "Nothing Can Rain on Our Parade," but the rain and the lightning forced residents inside instead of enjoying the parade from the sidewalk. The original plan had included... Full story
Kimball County is currently faring better than other area counties with COVID-19 cases, and this is good for the health of residents and the economy. One positive case was identified in Kimball County last week, a woman in her 50s, and a man in his 60s was confirmed to have the virus June 30, but other counties in the Panhandle Public Health District have seen a rapid increase in their positive cases. Morrill County has had a total of 36 cases, and 22 of those cases are still active. Scotts Bluf...
The Nebraska Press Association has honored Tom Southard, who started writing sports for the Western Nebraska Observer in 1964, with a career achievement award. The NPA welcomed Southard on June 25 into the prestigious Golden Pica Pole Club, which recognizes those who have devoted 50 years or more "of faithful service to the newspaper profession in Nebraska." The announcement was made during the Nebraska Press Association Virtual 2020 Better Newspaper Contest & Awards Presentation, which is on...
The Kimball area Red Knights were supposed to head to Deadwood, S.D., for the Red Knights International Western Rally, but due to the COVID-19 situation it was canceled. According to Mark Whetham, the guys and gals had "already gotten time off of work and had their cabins rented," so they decided to head north anyway. Their plan was to have a mini-rally as many other area Red Knights were headed to Deadwood despite the cancellation. Membership in the Red Knights International is open to...
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. I hope you all are doing well and getting ready for some sort of 4th of July celebration. I am not sure what the plans are here, but I am pretty sure someone will let me know! As I mentioned last time, LaGrange is still hosting fireworks, but no ice cream social and the Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo will take place in Bridgeport both on the 3rd and the 4th beginning at 7:30 both evenings and followed by fireworks. Over in Alliance on Thursday, July 2nd beginning at 9:30 a.m. there will be Art at th...
Alice A. Evertson, 77, of Kimball, died at her home in Kimball on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Evangelical Free Church in Kimball with Pastor Tyler White officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may stop at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave cards of sympathy for the family. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Alice's...
Mary L. Conger, age 85, of Sidney, NE passed away in Kimball, April 25, 2020. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Mary's register book. You may view Mary's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &...
Carmen V. Perkins, 84, of Kimball, died at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Honoring Carmen's wishes, cremation has been held and there will be no services. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view her tribute wall to leave condolences and stories for the family. The services for Carmen have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Carmen Velma Perkins was born in Ortiz, Colorado, on October 6, 1935, the daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Clay) Salazar....
At certain times throughout our history, patriotism has been stronger than at other times but since 911, patriotism has skyrocketed. Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4 are perfect examples and ways to show your love of country. "Flags are a reminder of the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens and Nebraskans," Nebraska Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen stated, "a symbol of ourselves." Flag Day originated in 1885 and of course July 4 has been around since the inception of our country in 1776....
Here is the nomination column I wrote for Tom Southard to be considered for induction into the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame's Class of 2020, which will be named later this year. During the process, I became aware of the Golden Pica Pole Club award, which Tom received last week, and nominated him for that as well. Congratulations, Tom! Even if I didn't know Tom Southard, I would consider him a "slam dunk" selection for enshrinement in the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame. But I am privileged... Full story
The annual Kimball Chapter of the Team Mates fundraising Golf Tournament was held this past Saturday at the Four Winds Golf Course and, according to Stephanie Kitchens, the program coordinator, it was a huge success. “This was one of our best tournaments we have had by a long shot,” she said. A total of 24 four-person teams participated and enjoyed the beautiful Four Winds course on a near perfect weather day. This year’s winning team that shot 57 to walk away with the top prize was Vicky Brown, Andrew Brown, Aaron Osborn and Terry Osbor...
Judy Daum hauled in low gross with a 44 and low net with a 30, in Week 3 of the Kimball Women’s Golf Association league play at Four Winds. Jean Barrett continued with her excellent putting, only using the putter 14 times. Flag prizes were divided by handicap with longest putt on #2 Daria Faden, #4 longest putt Sharon O’Hare, and longest putt on #9 Donna Loyd. Week four saw Pattie Klinginsmith return from vacation and shoot a low gross of 43 and Donna Loyd and her partner Alice Theobald, both with a low net of 35. Sixteen putts was popular as...