Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The Kimball City Council approved new playground equipment for Gotte Park at its monthly meeting on Oct. 17. The representative from Cummingham Recreation presented a proposal to update the Gotte Park playground equipment. The company offered a matching funds grant as an incentive to purchase prior to Oct. 27. The cost of the basic structure with the grant included is $40,000, but the city will pay an additional $73,000, which will consist of installation, sensory chair, a rocket ship, and...
The recent apprehension and prosecution of a Miami, Florida, man has brought fraudulent activity to the forefront in Kimball. Suspect Abraham Espinoza traveled to Kimball from Florida to retrieve tens of thousands of dollars from a victim of a computer scam. Here are four signs from the Federal Trade Commission on how to avoid a scam: • Scammers pretend to be from an organization you know. They act to contact you on behalf of the government, Social Security, the IRS, or Medicare. They might also pretend to be from a business such as a u...
A miracle happened in Kimball. Do you remember the girl who was seriously injured in the car accident with her mother who died in the wreck? Her name is Isabelle, and she came to see us and thank all the people who donated and bought raffle tickets that American Legion Western Post #292 sold to benefit her. Izzy still has a long way to go on her path to recovery. However, she is making progress. Her guardians now are Jed and Stephanie Dixon, and they are from Colorado. Isabelle, the Dixons, and...
Tack Cross, 13, of Banner County has qualified in breakaway roping for the Junior Patriot Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas. He said there will be "kids from all across the country; you can qualify in every state" at the Junior Patriot Rodeo held Feb. 28-March 10, 2024. "It will be cool to compete against a bunch of famous kids that already rope a lot." The lessons Tack has gained from the sport of rodeo will guide him throughout his future. Tack was quick to share lessons learned through roping: "It...
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. Here is hoping you are having a great fall season and enjoying this beautiful weather. We will be finding less and less of that real soon, as beet harvest continues. We are sending our condolences to the family of George Jerred, who passed away recently and until a few years ago was a lifelong resident of Banner County. We would like to express sympathy also to the family of Jan Rundell, who has also passed away, another family connected to Banner County for many generations. Just as a...
Banner County School's Students of the month for September are Colbie Knaub, Grade 2, and Madalinn May, Grade 7. Colbie enjoys seeing her friends at school and reading. Her favorite subject is, in fact, reading. What makes Colbie feel the happiest? Her family, the world, and God. She also likes to keep her secrets to herself. Madalinn participates in football. Her favorite subjects are math and English because she loves being in Mrs. Groves' and Mrs. Knaub's classes. Three words that describe...
A disappointing end to the 2023 volleyball season for the Kimball Longhorns on Monday in sub-district play at Paxton. Kimball dropped the first set 4-25, but they played stronger in the second set to put up a fight against Paxton, 14-25, but then they lost the final set of the year 8-25. Paxton, 18-10, had the top seed in the D1-12 subdistrict. Kimball was in the number 4 spot with a 3-25 record. Paxton played Sutherland on Tuesday for the winner of the sub-district tournament bracket and the...
Janet Marie Rundell, 74, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, passed away October 18, 2023 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Eligah; sons, Chris (Carmen) Rundell and Family, and Jeff (Sherry) Rundell and family; brothers, John (Sue) Craig and Family, Brian (Tammy) Craig; sister, Melissa Craig; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Janet was a great lover of spring and the birth and rebirth of all small things, especially animals and flowers. Memorial services will be at the Albin Community...
James Dee “JD” Vencill, age 88 of Vernal, of Vernal passed on Sunday September 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. JD was born on February 9, 1935 in Kimball, Nebraska, where he was raised. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1953. After graduation he worked in the petroleum industry for his entire career. JD was a great family man and loving father. He married Dorothy Ann Kellner on July 31, 1955. They were blessed with 3 children together, including Christie Renae who passed away in infancy. JD was a social, active man who...
James Vogler, a beloved and respected member of the community, passed away on October 14, 2023, in Cheyenne, WY. He was born on April 13, 1928, in Kansas City, MO and adopted by Shirl and Bertha Vogler at a few weeks old. James, or Jim as he was affectionately known, spent his life serving his country, ambitiously pursuing various ventures, and cherishing his loved ones. Jim's life journey began when he joined the United States Navy as an officer. He dedicated himself to the service of his...
POTTER-- For the fourth straight year, the Potter-Dix Coyote 6-man football team has ended its regular season undefeated, and is ready to battle through the playoffs in hopes of a State Championship. Although there was some talk prior to the season about how the team would handle the graduation of All-Star Luke Kasten, those that followed the team closely knew that for all of Kasten's brilliance on the field, the Coyotes were not a one-note team reliant upon one superstar for success. And as...