Friends and Neighbors: Katie Ryan

Substitute teacher, passionate volunteer, Champion of Record and self-described apple connoisseur, Katie Ryan came to Kimball nearly a decade ago as part of her grieving process, after losing her husband, Patrick, of 29 years. Now she fills many roles in the community she calls home.

Ryan came from Laramie Wyo., in April of 2006 where she resided with her husband and taught in the Albany County public school system for 32 years.

As an AKC Breeder of Merit, Ryan brought with her twelve adult dachshunds, which she bred, raised and showed, though currently she has just four.

“I got here through a...