By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Josh and Tiffany Stoiber are establishing their Thanksgiving traditions as a couple. “We’re so young that we’re in that period of figuring out how Thanksgiving works as adults who are married,” Tiffany said. “I have my family, and he has his family. How do you combine those things and establish traditions when we’ve only been married for six years?” Early in their marriage, Tiffany’s parents, Tim and Nina Valleau of … [Read more...] about Josh, Tiffany Stoiber: Thankful for each other, time with family, surprise turkey in the trunk
Thanksgiving
Katherine Moen: I’m thankful for Stove Top stuffing, country music, my daughter Clara
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s safe to say Katherine Moen’s dad isn’t a big fan of the classic board game Clue. When Katherine was about 10, her mom, Sandy, started a new tradition of playing games as a family. So, Moen and her four brothers joined their parents for Clue, “which as you know isn’t the most fast-paced game in the world,” said the UNK assistant professor of psychology. After just one round, Moen’s dad, Kent, was ready for … [Read more...] about Katherine Moen: I’m thankful for Stove Top stuffing, country music, my daughter Clara
Following stroke, UNK’s Roy Stutz has different Thanksgiving perspective
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Roy Stutz was jumping rope. It was a simple warmup, like all the others he had done so many times before his evening workout with buddies from his Kearney church. The date was Feb. 7, a Thursday night just nine months ago. Stutz, 42, had just finished helping with wrestling practice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he worked the previous 15 years as an assistant athletic trainer. He grabbed a … [Read more...] about Following stroke, UNK’s Roy Stutz has different Thanksgiving perspective
Kim Carlson: ‘I’m most thankful for’ Crock-Pot mashed potatoes, grandma Vicki, Def Leppard
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kim Carlson has had the same Thanksgiving tradition for as long as she can remember. Drive to her hometown of Scribner, eat lunch at her dad’s house on Sixth Street and “act silly and do things I normally wouldn’t do unless my siblings are around,” said the UNK biology professor. The second oldest of seven children, Carlson spends Thanksgiving with her dad Des Smith, four brothers, three sisters, nieces and nephews – 31 people … [Read more...] about Kim Carlson: ‘I’m most thankful for’ Crock-Pot mashed potatoes, grandma Vicki, Def Leppard
Gilbert Hinga: ‘I’m Most Thankful For’
We asked Dean of Student Affairs Gilbert Hinga what he’s most thankful for this Thanksgiving. From food, music and his family’s holiday traditions, to his favorite place on the UNK campus, here are some of the things he is most thankful for: Food – “Turkey and dressing. And white meat, no question. My wife, Beth, is a culinary expert. Turkey is one of the best things she makes. … And I’m an ice tea kind of guy. It has to be sweet tea, too.” Person – “My father. He has … [Read more...] about Gilbert Hinga: ‘I’m Most Thankful For’
