Traditionally, for a number of
years, Kensington offers an "Old Fashioned Saturday Night" to close out the
summer before the schools' busy activities begin.The Kensington Commercial
Club is sponsoring the event. It's geared for the whole family to enjoy
together, so load up your car, bring a lawn chair, and be ready for a
leisurely summer night in the 'ole town'.
Festivities being with a
swimfest at 4:30 p.m. Staci Bertholf, pool manager, has a number of
"unusual" competitions ready for contestants. Spectators are encouraged. The
pool will be open on Sunday, August 17, before it closes for the season..
Nothing is more fun than to
watch the kiddie/pet parade down Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Children of all
ages are invited to participate. The KAYS from Thunder Ridge High School
will assist. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, but all entries
will be acknowledged. The food and game booths will open immediately after
the parade and the visiting and reminiscing with old and new friends will
begin while enjoying all the goodies.
The evening program will begin
at 8 p.m. with the Little Girls showing what they learned at dance camp
several weeks ago. Also performing will be the Thunder Ridge Sapphire
Dance Team and High School Cheerleaders.
A special guest, Megan
Brumbaugh of Logan, will be presenting a program in front of the Legion Hall
at 8:15 p.m. She is a very talented vocalist and she will be enjoyed by all
attending.
The fireworks display at
Thunder Ridge Field will begin when darkness falls. The evening will
conclude with a street dance.
All girls planning to play
volleyball at Thunder Ridge High School will meet at 12:30 p.m. Friday,
August 15 in the gym. Volleyball practices will begin Monday morning, August
18 at 6:00 a.m. The coaches are John Boden and Deidra Chestnut.
Pro Ag Marketing has purchased
the new gym mats for both the Thunder Ridge Middle School at Agra and the
High School at Kensington.
NexTech has paid for the new
basketball score clocks for the high school.
These gifts are greatly
appreciated by the students, staff, and patrons.
Because of differences in
menus and the calendar events, Kensington's correspondent, Ruth Bienhoff,
will be submitting mostly items from the Elementary and High Schools in
Kensington. Sherri Baker, Agra correspondent, will be informing you of
events and menus in the Middle School at Agra. Be sure to check her column
each week. Some of the calendar events will be duplications..
Friday, August 15--School
begins, dismissal after lunch at 12:30 p.m., busses run
HS
Volleyball meeting, gym, 12:30 p.m.
Monday, August 18--Football &
Volleyball practices begin
Senior magazine sales begin
Josten rings presentation
Friday, August 29--School
pictures, TBA
Menus @ Kton
(Milk offered each day with
meal. Optional salad bar for Sr. High)
Friday, 8/14--Pig-n-blanket,
baked beans, potato triangles, fresh fruit
Monday, 8/18--Beefy mac &
cheese, green beans, potato smiles, rosy applesauce
Tuesday, 8/19--Sub sandwich,
potato salad, vegetable relishes, fresh fruit
Wednesday, 8/20--Chicken
casserole, dinner roll, peas, mandarin oranges
Thursday, 8/21--Sloppy joe,
oven fries, carrot sticks, creamed corn, apple/caramel dip
Friday, 8/22--Taco salad,
refried beans, Spanish rice, fresh fruit
The Kensington Community Food
Pantry will be open Saturday, August 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior
Center. Please use the east door. Hosts will be Ruth Levin and Barbara
Grauerholz.
Pitch will be played Thursday,
August 14 at 7 p.m. The Kensington Food Pantry will be open Saturday, August
16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Double Deck Pinochle will be played Monday, August 18
at 1:30 p.m. August birthdays will be celebrated at noon Thursday, August
21. Pinochle will be played Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m.
A Labor Day potluck supper
will be held at the Senior Center at 5 p.m. Plan now to enjoy the food and
fellowship.
Menus
Monday, 8/18--Hamburger oven
browned potatoes, creamed corn, bun, applesauce
Tuesday, 8/19--Turkey slice,
candied sweet potatoes, green beans, bread, cranberry sauce
Wednesday, 8/20--Tuna & noodle
casserole, spinach, tossed salad, bread, peaches
Thursday, 8/21--BBQ meat
balls, seasoned broccoli, mixed fruit, bread, cake w/frosting
Friday, 8/22--Oven fried
chicken, potato salad, pork & beans, bread, watermelon
It's a first grandchild for
Max and Patty Kuhlmann of Kensington. A daughter, Irey Anne Kohrs, was born
to Jon and April (Kuhlmann) Kohrs of Kansas City on Saturday, August 9,
2008. Irey weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and is 20 inches long. It is also the first
great-grandchild for Dorine Kuhlmann of Prairie Haven.
Nicole (Wangerin) Glynn of
Kensington received a M.S. in Special Education at Ft. Hays State University
at the end of the spring semester. Nicole is the daughter of Steve and Linda
Wangerin of Kensington and a graduate of Kensington High School in 1997. She
is the special education teacher at Phillipsburg Middle School. Her husband,
Dan, is the industrial arts teacher at Thunder Ridge Schools.
Baptism of McKenna Levin
McKenna Marie, daughter of
Spencer and Amanda Levin of Colorado Springs, was baptized during the
morning worship service at First St. John Lutheran Church of Kensington
Sunday morning, Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. Her sponsors were Rachel
Levin and Joe and Kylee Levin of Merriam. McKenna's brother, Mason, and
sister, Kaylee, were also special attendants. A family dinner was enjoyed in
the parish hall after the worship service.
Martin and Florence Stenseng
returned early last week from a family reunion in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Greg and Robin Billings,
Nolan, Kendra and Michael spent vacation time visiting Greg's sister, Deb
and Ed Murdoch and Ian at Hendersonville, N.C. They report a great time.
Brian, Linda, and Larissa
Dettmer recently visited their son Neil and Lisa Ratliff in Virginia. Neil
had arranged a lot of sightseeing for them in nearby Washington, D.C., and
the surrounding area. Neil flew home over the weekend to attend the wedding
of his cousin, Keith Dettmer.
Keith Dettmer and Lacey Knapp
were married in a pretty late afternoon ceremony at St. John Lutheran Church
Saturday evening. Keith is the son of Van and Carla Dettmer of Agra. The
newlyweds will make their home in Topeka where Keith is employed with
Goodyear.
Visitors recently at the home
of Evelyn Levin and with family were Mike and Claudia Levin and sons, Sean
and Daniel of Tucson, Ariz. Mike is Evelyn's grandson.
John and Kim Levin of Tucson
were also here recently with family and friends.
Friends here are sorry to hear
of the death of Emory Kinion, 83, of Smith Center Saturday, August 8. Emory
will be fondly remembered as being great Santa Claus at parties and
Christmas gatherings made possible by his long white beard. He and his wife,
Carol, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. His funeral was
Wednesday morning at the First Christian Church in Smith Center and burial
followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.
It's been beautiful summer
weather with temps in the 80's. Kensington city received .90 rain in several
showers Friday and Saturday nights. It's been a lovely summer with lots of
green grass and beautiful flowers and gardens. The milo, corn, grass and
alfalfa are looking good for the farmers, too. These cooler days hasten the
passing of August which is often hot and dry in this area.
The Kensington swimming pool
will be open for the last day Sunday, August 17. Bring your family to enjoy
a final dip in our lovely pool.
Wanda Fink, activities
director at Prairie Haven, is on vacation so there is no Prairie Haven news
this week.
