Kimball and Eden Valley-Watkins Community Education programs have teamed up to offer the eight-hour AARP defensive driving course for first-time attendees. (A four-hour refresher course also is offered.) It will take place at the Eden Valley Civic Center, from 5-9 p.m. on Monday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 5. Sign up through either Community Ed office (Kimball at (320) 398-7700 x114, or Eden Valley at (320) 453-2925). The cost is $19, and Jerry Imholte is the instructor. Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Upon viewing a donated puzzle, several diners figured it would take a long time to complete. The picture was all jellybeans. Thankfully, there were a few larger ones on it. After almost two months, the 500-piece puzzle was completed. Whew!
The annual "Mayors for Meals" was held March 24. Kimball's mayor, Tammy Konz, delivered Meals on Wheels that day. As coordinator for senior dining, I certainly appreciate her support of the program.
This month brought the last of the "Celebration of Nations" theme days to an end. It was interesting to learn about different countries and try some foods typically found on their dinner tables. Thursday, April 08, 2010
The Kimball High School Class of 1964 held their 45th class reunion Sept. 19. A dinner was held at the Waterfront Supper Club on Clearwater Lake. Pictured are 25 of the 26 classmates in attendance.
The Kimball H.S. Class of 1962 gathered at Triple R Saturday evening, Oct. 10, renewing friendships and exchanging memories of school days gone by. There were 17 class members in attendance and plans are to make the gathering an annual event with hopes of an even greater turnout next year. Wednesday, October 14, 2009
One blanket, two blankets, three blankets! Each of the last three nights another one was needed. Do I add another blanket or turn the furnace on? Decisions, decisions, decisions! It does seem a little ridiculous to be wearing a jacket in the house and it is Oct. 1. So, the heat is on. Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Kimball's very own "Old Coots" (KHS graduates from the '50s and '60s) met Monday for lunch at Triple R. Pictured above are (seated) Gene Merten '60, Ken Besonen '58, Dave Pauly '58, Pete Merten '62, Mike Rosenow '63, and Duane Benoit '49; (standing) Les Yerks '56, Dallas Norgren '57, Doug Dingmann '60, Ivern Magnuson '52, Rich Stenger '57, Don Stein '53, Dennis Muehring '58, Dave Kothe '57, Darold Wold (coach 1957-59), Art Dingmann '69, Larry Kunkel '62, Elmer Hilary '59, Earl Rokala '56, Ron Klein '59, Roland Isaacson '53, Rodney Robinson '56, Roy Loesch '58, and Walt Donnay '57; (inset, arrived later) Cliff Hinz '58. Not pictured, but arriving later, were Dave Triebel '61, Bob Hess '62, and Neal Spaulding '61. The group will next meet in April 2010.
Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua. Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Heritage House of Kimball celebrated Valentine's Day Friday, Feb. 13, with live music by Rick from 1-2 p.m. Before the music began, they held their first king and queen coronation, chosen by the votes of all the residents for this special event. Crowned king was John (Jack) Soule and crowned Queen was the love of Jack's life: his wife Shirley Soule. All the Residents were presented with a rose in a vase with the flowers provided by Chickadee Tree Floral and Gifts. Everyone then enjoyed the treats that were made by the staff. It was a great time for residents and staff.
Bernie Hinz, 84, grew up on a South Haven farm only a couple of miles from the one he now lives on with Roberta, his wife of 61 years.
Hinz was drafted. He said that the day he reported for duty, they were offering a choice of which branch of the armed forces draftees wanted to serve in. "I picked the Navy," Hinz said. "You know: travel the world and all that." (3 comments)
If you haven't heard of Claire Cline you are probably under 50-years-old, or maybe you didn't grow up around Kimball. His story has been in Reader's Digest, Guideposts, several well known newspapers, trade journals, and is on several Internet sites.
It is the story of a young man from central Minnesota who, as a WWII pilot of a B-24 bomber, was hit in the tail and went down in occupied Holland. Claire was then taken to Stalag Luft 1 prison camp. His is the tale of too many soldiers and airmen, of boredom, filth, horror, too little to eat and very little news from home.Finding himself in this position, Claire carved models of bombers to occupy his time. There were playing cards, tattered books, cigarettes, and little else for the prisoners to occupy their time through the months of imprisonment and hardships.
Last Wednesday, Jan. 7, U.S. Rep. Mark Kennedy (R-Minn.) stopped in Kimball. He had just been to Creative Memories and another large corporation in St. Cloud, then came down to the Tri-County News for our annual chat.
As a holocaust survivor, Polish immigrant, mother and medical doctor, Sabina S. Zimering, M.D., has many stories to share. But some of her memories have been hard to share, particularly those relating to the holocaust and her time as a child.
School has changed a lot since Bill Cooper attended Kimball's one-room schoolhouse. At that time, one building housed thirty students up to grade 12. (1 comments)
In the front of Clayton and Mabel Linn's home is a tall oak. Clayton can recall when he first planted an acorn in the spot where the sturdy tree now stands.
For over 15 years, the St. John's Lutheran quilting club has been meeting once a week to make quilts, lap robes, baby blankets and nap covers. The club donates their work to various organizations that serve people in need.
The actions you can take to rebuild your portfolio in a down market depend largely on how close you are to retiring. While young investors have more time, those closer to and in retirement need a more immediate plan to regain their savings. Here are some retirement planning strategies for every stage of life.
Funeral services were held at Ostmark Church on Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, for Viola and Clarence Jensen of Kimball. The couple was killed last week in an auto accident on Hwy. 12, one-half mile west of Litchfield.
A grocery store could be considered the heart of a community. You cannot live without the services it provides. People flow in and out of the store just like blood circulating through the body.
After spending an afternoon talking with Lester (Les) Robinson, longtime owner of Kimball's old Red Owl store, this description seems very fitting.
