Goldbug Boys Win Regional Tournament

 

Congratulations to the Kensington Goldbug boys basketball team and their coaches, Clayton McDowell and Jarek Wagenblast, in winning the Regional Tournament at Palco Saturday evening. They will progress to the sub-state tournament at Colby and will play Golden Plains at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening. (Complete stats are in the sports section of this publication.) A sub-state "must win" is necessary at the sub-state to go on to the state tournament next week in Hays. Go Goldbugs!

The Lady Goldbugs were defeated in the semi-round of the Regional Tournament last Friday in Palco by Northern Valley which went on to win the tournament. Congratulations to the girls and their coaches, Chris Kirchhoff and Darren Grauerholz,  for a successful season.
 

Chet Kuhlmann Memorial Tournament April 11-13

 

The annual Chet Kuhlman Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held in the Kensington High School Gym Friday thru Sunday, April 11, 12, & 13. The third grade girls and boys will play 12 minute games on Friday evening. Remaining boys games will be played Saturday beginning early morning. Games on Sunday will begin shortly before noon for fourth and fifth grade girls.

Registrations are due March 1 and available on the website www.foronefive.com.
 

"Read Across America" at Library Monday

 

The posters at the Kensington Community/School Library are announcing "Read Across America" next Monday. Librarian Monica Wagner will be reading the book, "Hooray Diffendoffer Day" by Dr. Seuss, games will be played and refreshments will be served as the different classes visit the Library.

 

Books of the "Blast Off second grade level" have been added to the Junior non-fiction section of the Library. Titles which these young readers will enjoy are Cicadas, Clown Fish, Cows, Honey Bees, Sea Dragons, Tractors, Coyotes, Deer, and Rabbits.

 

Adults will want to read "Jack and Jill' by James Patterson; "Sizzle and Burn" by Jayne Krentz; "The Shooters" by W.E.B. Griffin; "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind; "The Heir" by Barbara Taylor Bradford; "Plum Lucky" by Janet Evanovick; "The Opposite of Love" by Julie Bu; " A Sister's Test" by Wanda E. Brunstetter; and "Morning Light" by Catherine Anderson.

 

Ready for check-out for Young Adults are "She's So Money" by Cherry Cheva and "Fake Boyfriend" by Kate Brian.
 

USD-238 School Calendar and Menus

 

Thursday, Feb. 28--Boys Sub-State Tournament (K-ton vs. Golden Plains), @olby, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 29--Girls Sub-State Tournament @ Colby

Saturday, March 1--Sub-State Championships; Girls, 6 p.m.; Boys, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 3--"Read Across America" @ Library

                            S.I.T.E. Council, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4--GNEC Instrumental Clinic @ Northern Valley, 1 p.m.; Concert, 7 p.m.

Wednesday thru Saturday, March 5-8--State BB Tournament @ Hays, TBA

Friday, March 7--End of 3rd Nine Weeks

Saturday, March 8--KHS Spirit Squad performs @ Hays Tournament, Half-time of 6:15 game

 

Menus

Monday, March 3--Spoonburgers, ranch cut potatoes, creamed corn, spicy pears

Tuesday, March 4--Hoagie boy sandwich, oven fries, green beans, mandarin oranges, cake

Wednesday, March 5--Hot dogs, baked beans, nachos, rosy applesauce, peanut butter cookies

Thursday, March 6--Hamburger pizza, lettuce salad, potato smiles, diced peaches, rice krispy treats

Friday, March 7--Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, dinner rolls, corn, cherry crisp
 

February Birthday Celebrated At Center

 

Ruth Wolf was the only person with a February birthday present for the celebration dinner last Thursday. There were many other things happening so no program was planned. Twenty came to eat dinner.

 

Menus

Monday, March 3--Pasta, beef & tomato casserole, creamy lettuce/pea salad, citrus slices, bread, pudding

Tuesday, March 4--Ham, sweet potatoes, cole slaw, rolls, cinnamon apples

Wednesday, March 5--Shepherd's pie, beets, bread, frozen fruit salad

Thursday, March 6--Chili dog, tater triangles, winter mix veg's, bun, jello w/fruit

Friday, March 7--Tuna & noodle casserole, corn, 5-cup salad, bread, cookie
 

Music Club Enjoys Dinner And Program

 

The Fellowship Hall at First St. John Lutheran was the setting for the evening when Tiffany Bohm treated the Music Club and guests to a catered meal Monday, Feb. 18. Decorations of mirrors, candles, and other red accents adorned the tables. After singing the Doxology in beautiful harmony, the meal began with a Caesar salad and foccacia bread. The main course was veal saltimboca and angel hair with creamy tomato sauce; chocolate short cake with berries and cream followed. The meal was served by the family of the hostess, the Bohms and Wangerins.

 

The program started with Annette Riley singing "Valentine" and "How Could I Ask for More." Galen Larson wasaccompanied by Wendell Bohm on the harmonica as they sang "Love Me' and "One More Day." They led the group in singing the favorite "Tell Me Why." John and Becky Saddler sang "Longer Than" and "Let This Be Our Prayer." Everyone joined in singing "Happy Birthday" to Martin Stenseng. President Nancy Wangerin gave several door prizes to lucky winners. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 18, at the Newbreys.
 

K-Town Kates Enjoy "The King And I"

 

Sixteen members of the K-town Kates and friends car pooled to enjoy the musical, "The King and I" at the Minden Opera House Sunday afternoon. The beautiful weather was also appreciated. The group had dinner at the Black Powder in Franklin after the performance.

 

President Loretta Struik handed out yearbooks and presented several program ideas. Agnes Melina and Ruth Levin volunteered to host the Food Pantry on March 15. Watch for announcement of March meeting.
 

Death of Lula Mulkey

 

Lula Marie Mulkey, 96, died Feb. 16, 2008 at Deseret Care Center in Smith Center. She was a telephone operator in Athol for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Earl. Survivors include nieces and nephews.

 

The funeral was last Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary in Smith Center with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating. Burial followed in the Myer-Pleasant View Cemetery near Athol.
 

Around The Community

 

Ted Levin entered the Smith County Hospital on Feb. 18 for treatment of pneumonia. He was transferred to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb., Sunday.

 

Rita Kleinschmidt had several extensive surgeries last week at a hospital in Wichita where she continues as a patient.  

 

Larry Schwenn has been hospitalized with a blood clot in his leg in Hoisington.

 

Jerry White was hospitalized in Norton last week for observation and treatment.  

 

Larry Miller had by-pass surgery on his right leg at Kearney and is recuperating at home. This prevented Larry and Lori from attending the Anniversary Night at St. John Lutheran Church on Feb. 17 where they were an honored couple for being married 45 years.

 

Gary and Kris Gerstenkorn of Athol drove to Muncie, Ind., to attend the funeral of Gary's 48-year-old distant cousin last week. Gary farms land owned by the mother of the deceased.

 

Morgan Westbrook celebrated  her 8th birthday on Feb. 18 at the home of Esther Norden. Those in attendance were B.J., Melissa and Maycee Westbrook, Bob and Donna Westbrook, Darrell and Elaine Bretton, Justin Bretton and Esther Norden, all of Kensington, and Janelle and McKenzie Grau of Elbert, Colo. A meal followed by cake and ice cream was enjoyed by all.

 

Danny and Sherry Newbrey were in Omaha, Neb., Feb. 14 -16 to watch their grandson, Ethan Kahrs of Franklin, Neb., in the State Wrestling Tournament. Ethan received a third place medal after losing only once in a 4-3 decision to the eventual first place winner. He holds records at Franklin for 119 career wins, 92 career pins, wins for the season, and the record for near falls. Ethan completed the season with a record of 27-1. Congratulations to Ethan Kahrs!

 

Amanda Reed, daughter of Michelle (Krein) and Tracy Hynes and granddaughter of Harvey and Evelyn Krein, formerly of Kensington, was one of ten high school Saline County students chosen to play with the United States Navy Band from Washington, D.C. The performance was Sunday at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. Amanda is a freshman at Ell-Saline High School and plays the alto saxophone. Many of Amanda's relatives, including her grandparents, Harvey and Evelyn of Salina,  were present for the performance.

 

Heavy absences from flu were reported last Monday and Tuesday at both the Kensington elementary and high schools, but have been decreasing since. About normal absentees are reported this (Monday) morning at both attendance centers. We hope the flu is on the decrease as many people, especially older folks, have been very ill. 

 

Joan and Steve Heidi of Downs had Monday dinner with her father, Guy Billings, at the Senior Center to help Guy celebrate his birthday.

 

The KHS Spirit Squad (Gold Dusters and Cheerleaders) are busy rehearsing for their performance at the State Basketball Tournament in Hays on Saturday, March 8, at the half-time of the 6:15 game. More information on a dress rehearsal performance in the gym will be announced next week.

 

Sunday was a day to remind us that spring is just around the corner with temps in the 60's. Even the birds were in the mood for singing. But--don't put the winter gear away yet as Monday is much colder with strong north winds and sprinkles of rain. Anything outdoors not firmly attached will be on its way south. At the middle of the week, temperatures are to moderate again for us all to enjoy.
 

Notes From Prairie Haven

 

The usual morning greetings, fun and fitness exercises and one-one sessions along with hair and nail care kept the residents busy Monday. Bingo was played on Tuesday. Ruth Wolf played favorite tunes on the piano Wednesday afternoon. Georgetta Kinyon of the Heartland Worship Center had the Thursday morning Bible study and Georgetta stayed to visit. Cookies and coffee were served for fellowship time. The local news was read Friday morning and bingo was played in the afternoon.

 

Evening and afternoon entertainments included watching movies and game shows, putting puzzles together, and playing cards. The residents also enjoy "Search a Word" puzzles.

 

The United Church Bible Class had the Sunday morning Bible study. The United Church also had the afternoon worship service in the living room.

 

Staff member Brenda Roth assisted Vernon and Doris Kuhlmann and their daughter, Teresa Vanderplas of Arizona,  to a birthday celebration for Doris at the American/Oriental Cafe in Phillipsburg last Thursday.

 

Patty Barfield and Melody Morgan and their friends, Bev and Melissa helped Leah Crowley celebrate her birthday and then came again for a visit on Sunday. Happy birthday to both Doris and Leah!

 

Visitors signing the register this week were Cathy Currey and Anna Poore and Cindy Poore with Martha Currey and Elsie Jankovsky; Ada Gaines with Francis Gaines; Becky Saddler with Lucille Schoeni, Phillip Doctor and friends; Terry and Teresa Smith with Irene Smith; Nadine and Roy Hayden with Clara Beckmann; Maria Seemann  with friends; Jerald and Karen Huiting and Bob and Jan Zeigler with Lucille Schoeni; Ken Ratliff with Pearl Ratliff; Bonnie Slavik and granddaughter, Toree Slavik with Clara Slavik; Elaine Hamilton, Daylah Stephens, Vernon Kuhlmann, Teresa Vanderplas, Mildred Hadley, Gerald Bethke and Raymond and Bertha Meyer with Doris Kulmann; Leora Smith and Esther Norden with Lorraine Grauerholz and friends;