Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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3 years later, Klark Byrd still remembers the feeling of shock he felt on the morning of September 11, 2001. The former Kimball resident can still smell the smoke, the burnt foliage and airplane fuel. He still vividly recalls how he and his family watched from their yard in rural Pennsylvania as a large commercial airplane flew overhead. It was an odd location for that size of an airplane. Somerset County, roughly an hour and a half from Pittsburgh, was not a common route for such aircraft.... Full story
A recent update on the rail spur project that has long been in development by the City of Kimball gave little comfort to local residents who have waited years for its completion. According to Mayor James Schnell, the project, as it stands, cannot move forward as initially planned. “No matter what we do, we’re starting basically from the very start again,” Schnell said. In a statement read by Schnell at the start of the meeting, the state of the rail spur project became quite clear when considering the construction bids the city had recei...
With the sports season in full swing at the Kimball Jr./Sr. High School, local residents and young athletes alike turn their attention to the excitement on and off the field as players battle for a every yard and the fans in the stand cheer on their team dressed in red showing their Longhorn pride. However, there is one aspect of the local sports that often goes overlooked. That area being concussions. According to NSAA Assistant Director Ron Higdon, the organization has spent the past few...
This is the second segment of a three-part feature on genetically modified organisms. The third, and final, portion of the series will be centered on a tour of the Monsanto facility in Gothenburg, Nebraska later this month. Dozens upon dozens of advocacy groups have sprung up across the world in opposition to the inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food sources. These groups claim that there is no evidence to support the claim of biotechnology companies such as Monsanto that... Full story
Since the resignation of Jeanette Rabender from the post of Executive Director of the Kimball/Banner County Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, many have wondered what will become of the chamber and how it will move forward. According to Chamber of Commerce Board President Jennifer Provance, the chamber board has been taking time to reevaluate and reorganize the chamber. "We still are not ready to hire a director. Where we're at is trying to refocus on what our mission is. We did have a...
Kimball fumbled the first snap from center at Hershey Friday night and five plays later the hosting Panthers were on the board after completing a 15 yard pass and with the clock showing 9:23 in the opening period the scoring race was on. A short time later, still in the first period, another lost fumble by the Horns led to the second TD of the night for Hershey and the host school was up 14-0 at the end of the opening quarter of play. The ball was bouncing right for the winners as their first... Full story
The Coyotes could not stop, could not contain Garden County running back Tristen Jackson Friday night. He carried for 203 yards and two touchdowns, leading a backfield that rushed for more than 300 yards against the usually stingy Potter-Dix defense. "We didn't play to our potential," said Bryant Knigge. "We got crushed." The Eagles jumped out to a 28-0 first quarter lead, eventually claiming a 58-12 victory in Oshkosh. In the wake of Friday night's loss, Potter-Dix coaches and players spoke of mental breakdowns and unforced errors. Turnovers...
Memorial services will be held at Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball,NE at 10:30 am on Thursday Sept 19th 2013. With Pastor Amanda Esping officiating. Graveside services will be at the Kimball Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Neil in the Russell plot. Flowers are to be sent to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Donations appreciated and accepted by the family. A family and friends gathering will be held after the services at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball . Our Mother was a special lady that never knew a stranger... Full story
Shirley M. Kind 72, of Watertown passed away on Monday Sept. 2, 2013 at home. Shirley was born on Oct. 5, 1940 in Scottsbluff, NE the daughter of Philip Jr. and Anna (Littau) Strauch. She was a graduate of Mitchell High School in Nebraska. She married Al Kind on Dec. 13 1969 in Scottsbluff, NE. Shirley was an LPN and worked at Bethesda Lutheran Homes for over 30 years. Survivors include: husband Al Kind of Watertown; four children Terri (Tony) Roug of Glen Ellyn, IL, Renee (Tim) Pearson of Oconomowoc, Hazen (Linda) Kind of Sussex and Troy... Full story