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Monday, May 12, will be an exciting evening
for the Thunder Ridge Schools. The Longhorn
Stampede Booster Club is hosting an open
house and tail gate supper at the new
cafeteria in Agra from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and baked beans
will be served. Door prizes will be drawn
and there will be free giveaways. The new
building will be open for all to visit.
This will be a great time for patrons of the
new school district to get better acquainted
and prepare for the opening of the new
district in the fall. Donations may be made
to the newly organized Longhorn Stampede
Booster Club. Apparel with the Thunder Ridge
logo may also be ordered.
Sponsoring the event are Shaw Davis
Concrete, BIH Plumbing and Electric, New
Peoples Store, Kensington Community Store,
Farmers National Bank, Pro-Ag Marketing,
Kensington Lockers, and Country Corner.
The Kensington High
School Alumni will meet Saturday, May 24,
for their annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the
Legion Hall.Tickets for the banquet may be
ordered by sending payment of $15 to P.O.
Box 72, Kensington, KS 66951 immediately.
All classes endng in "8" will be honored.
For further information contact Gina (Arment)
Taylor (913-438-2287) or
wildcatfamily92@yahoo.com.
The KHS Seniors will have their last day of
school Friday, May 9. They will board the
Goldbug motor coach at 11:30 that evening
for their sneak to Banson, Mo. Sponsors and
their wives are Don and Doris Wiens and
Scott and Susan Panter. Milton Detwiler will
be the driver and his wife, Charlotte, will
also accompany the group. They will return
late Tuesday evening, May 13, to get ready
for their graduation ceremonies on Saturday,
May 17 at 5 p.m. in the gym.
Members of the K-town Kates are reminded to
meet at the home of Ruth Levin Tuesday, May
13 at 6 p.m. They will car-pool to the Pizza
Hut in Phillipsburg for a Dutch supper and a
short meeting.
The Kates will host the Food Pantry at the
Senior Center Saturday, May 10 from 1 to 3
p.m. This is a change from the usual date
due to the Center being rented for
graduation celebrations on May 17.
The Kensington Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons
of the American Legion will have the
memorial services at the local cemeteries
Sunday, May 25. The group will meet at the
Athol Congregational Church for worship at 9
a.m. The treks to the various cemeteries
will be as follows: St. John Lutheran
Cemetery south of Athol, 10:15 a.m.;
Pleasant View (Myers) Cemetery near Athol,
10:40 a.m.; St. John Lutheran Cemetery at
Kensington, 11:30 a.m.; Lunch at the Legion;
Olive Branch Cemetery, rural Kensington,
1:15 p.m; Stone Cemetery, north of
Kensington, 1:50 p.m.; and Germantown
Cemetery, rural Kensington, 2:15 p.m.
Teachers, kitchen help and volunteers are
again needed for the Community Vacation
Bible School in Kensington.Tuesday, May 27
thru Friday, May 30. First St. John and St.
John Lutheran Churches, and the United
Church of Kensington will be hosting the
event for preschool thru grade 6. The theme
is "God's Back Yard."
Parents are asked to register their children
at First St. John Lutheran Church and
reserve these dates on their calendar. More
information will be available as the time
approaches. Contact Tamra Portenier, Stacy
Cole, or Robin Billings for further
information or to volunteer.
Thursday, May 8--GNEC Track @ Logan, 2 p.m.
Cheyenne
Conference Track @ Logan, 3 p.m.
Friday, May 9--Last Day for Seniors
Seniors leave for
Branson, 10:30 p.m.
Monday, May 12--Longhorn Stampede @ Agra
(Tail gate supper & open house), 5:30 to
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12--Seniors return from sneak
Wednesday, May 14--Grades 3 & 4 to Prairie
Haven, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, May 16--Last day for 8th grade
Sixth Grade Promotion
and Elementary Awards, lunchroom,TBA
Regional Track
Satirday, May 17--Senior High Graduation,
gym, 5 p.m.
Monday, May 19--K-6 to Rolling Hills
Wildlife Refuge near Salina, TBA
Tuesday, May 20--Last day of school;
dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
Jr. High
Promotion in gym, 7 p.m.
Menus
Monday, May 12--Chicken nuggets, whipped
potatoes, biscuits, broccoli, mixed fruit
Tuesday, May 13--Baked potato w/chili
topping, broccoli, peas, fruit choice
Wednesday, May 14--Burrito, lettuce salad,
spanish rice, tater tots, pineapple tidbits
Thursday, May 15--Hamburgers, oven fries,
baked beans, diced pears
Friday, May 16--Patty, mac-n-cheese, green
beans, potato smiles, grapes
Thanks to everyone who contributed items for
the Bake Sale at the Senior Center Saturday
morning and also to those that purchased the
goodies. The receipts will be used for the
general fund which goes for the expenses of
the building.
May birthdays will be celebrated Thursday,
May 15. The Center will be closed Monday,
May 25, for Memorial Day. Pinochle will be
played Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
Nine senior citizens went to Phillipsburg
Saturday evening for a delicious dinner at
Willers at the Brooke. These outing dinners
are planned monthly for those wishing to
participate. Come in and sign up for your
choice.
Menus
Monday, May12--Salisbury steak, mashed
potatoes/gravy, cook's choice veg's, bread,
apricots
Tuesday, May 13--Chicken & rice casserole,
broccoli, Jello w/fruit, roll, cherry
cobbler
Wednesday, May 14--Sloppy joes, tater tots,
cucumbers & onions, bun, seasonal melon
Thursday, May 15--Roast turkey, candied
sweet potatoes, pineapple, roll, birthday
cake
Friday, May 16--Taco salad, Mandarin
oranges, chips, brownie
About seventy women and children attended
the spring tea at St. John Lutheran Parish
Hall, Kensington, Sunday afternoon, May 4.
Linda Diercks, program chairperson, welcomed
the guests and read the story, "The Tea
Cup." Morgan and Maycee Westbrook sang "I'm
a Little Tea Pot." Grace Hainke read the
responsibilities and joys of motherhood,
"Being a Mother."
Martha Mosteller of Washington, KS, was
introduced as the guest speaker. She owns
and operates a Tea House in Washington. She
told of the history of "high tea" and
"afternoon tea" and also gave a brief
description of the varieties of tea. She
demonstrated the "Language of Fans" and the
Language of Flowers" which were taught to
young ladies in finishing school in
Victorian times. She read the story of the
folded napkin in the empty tomb after Jesus'
resurrection on Easter morning as recorded
in John 20:7 and continued by showing the
group how to fold napkins into interesting
shapes for special occasions. She closed
with the reading, "I'm Drinking from My
Saucer."
Places at the tables were marked by cut-out
paper tea cups holding a tea bag. Miniature
tea sets and centerpieces of tea cups and
saucers filled with dainty floral bouquets
decorated the tables. The floral
arrangements were presented as door prizes
to Mildred Dettmer, Martha Rahjes, Nancy
Wangerin, Bessie Bierman and Morgan and
Maycee Westbrook. Special recognition of
flowering plants were presented to Janice
Rose and Grace Hainke for their help in
decorating the tables and to the guest
speaker, Martha Mosteller.
Refreshments of cherry angel dessert with
punch, tea and coffee were served following
the program by Work Group I of the WELCA.
Erin Ferguson and Melissa Nonamaker,
Kensington High School Seniors, have been
designated as Kansas State Scholar
Curriculum Completers, and Erin has further
earned the designatation as a Kansas State
Scholar. Over 6,239 names were submitted as
Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completers, which
represents 21% of projected graduating
seniors. These students have taken an
advanced curriculum beyond state
requirements, which includes advanced
mathematics and science and two years of
foreign language.
Erin Ferguson was also selected to the
Topeka Capital Journal 2008 Academic
All-State Team--Honorable Mention. This
anouncement appeared in the Topeka Capital
Journal Sunday, April 27.
Ethan Lamont and
Ethan Kuhlmann received a I in IDA at
the State Speech Festival in Salina
Saturday. Others who had qualified for
State and their ratings are Rachelle
Bose and Katie Larson, both received a
II in Prose; Jessica Adama received a
III in Serious Solo Acting; and Taylor
Kuhlmann received a III in Prose. Emily
Blank is their coach and sponsor.
Visitors should
take time to note the display of the
solar system in the entrance way at the
Kensington Elementary School. It is a
project of the sixth grade science
class. Chris Kirchhoff is their teacher.
The fifth grade
students will be visited by Sandra Wick,
Smith County Agent, a tree specialist
from KSU, and Master Gardeners of Smith
County this week. The students will be
given a tree and then instructed how to
plant the tree and care for it.
Apologies to Jeri Hunter in referring to her
by her maiden name last week. (Old habits
die hard for this writer). She is making a
good recovery from her recent knee surgery.
Leland Rahjes ended up in the hospital for
several days last week for treatment of
pneumonia after battling a bad cold for
several weeks.
Luetta Beckman will be at Deseret Health
Center in Smith Center for the next 30 days
receiving therapy for the dislocated hip she
suffered in a fall recently. .
Matt Sidman was transferred to the Good
Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb., over
the weekend. He would appreciate
those shopping or for medical attention in
Kearney to stop for a short visit.
Word was received here Monday morning of the
death of Mike Mooney of Agra who is
well-known in this community. Arrangements
are pending as this column is written.
Tyler and Tiffany Bohm and pre-schooler
Nathan moved over the weekend into the house
they purchased from Sue and the late Mike
Griffy at 107 S. Washington. Both Tyler and
Tiffany are employed in Phillipsburg.
Denis and Wilma Sweat were at the home of
David and Michelle Sweat in Minneapolis
Sunday to attend the First Communion of
their grandson, Dason, at the Immaculate
Conception Church. Also present were his
brothers, Dahlten and Matthew. A reception
was held after the Mass in the church
basement for the class of four receiving
First Communion and their guests.
Laura Beth Bienhoff of London, England, and
Jennifer Bruns of Marshall, Minn., are
spending this week with their parents and
sister, Paul and Deb Bienhoff and Leah. It
is a special time for Leah as they are able
to attend the school program as well as help
her celebrate her eighth birthday. The
family along with Ruth Bienhoff, Joel and
Connie Bienhoff, and Megan Hudson and Kayden
had Sunday dinner together at the Pizza Hut
in Phillipsburg. Laura Beth had been in
Phoenix for special training for her
position with Exxon/Mobil. She and Jennifer
plan to drive to Inman Thursday to spend the
evening with their cousin, Emily and Nick
Levin.
Pat Mancuso and her son, Chris Hay, of Lees
Summit, Mo., visited Ruth Wolf over the
weekend. Eric Landoll who is employed at
Lawton, Okla., was also present. Chris is in
the U.S. Army and will be leaving soon for a
tour of duty in Hawaii.
Bob and Donna Westbrook were in Colorado
Springs over the weekend visiting David,
Janelle, and McKenzie Grau. They helped
McKenzie celebrate her third birthday.
Kensington city was busy with garage sale
shoppers Saturday hunting bargains at the
various locations. Good sales are reported
and buyers seemed to find good buys.
A Happy Mother's Day to all mothers,
grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts,
etc. Sunday. Your love and caring are
appreciated.
School is rapidly
winding down and summer visits will be more
frequent. Please report these visits to keep
this column interesting. Reports of
achievements and new locations of our young
folks, as well as births and deaths of local
interest would certainly be appreciate. You
can e-mail them to
ruthb@ruraltel.net
or call 785-476-2801.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
The Kensington area received a total of
perhaps .20 in numerous small showers during
the cold temperatures last week. Frost was
reported Sunday morning. Possible severe
thunderstorms are forecasted as this is
written Monday with the possibility of hail
and high winds the next few days. The wheat
looks lush and it is hoped the forecasters
have it wrong as the community remembers the
devastating storms that did so much crop and
building damage in May, 2007.
Members of the Busy Bees 4-H Club and their
leaders planted flowers in the planters last
week. The residents enjoy being outdoors as
the weather gets nicer to watch their growth
and enjoy the beauty. Thanks, 4-Hers.
The usual morning greetings, fun and fitness
exercises and one-one sessions were held.
Hair care was available and manicures were
given. A volunteer tea was held in the
afternoon with Activities Director
Wanda Fink in charge. The group had fun
discussing the old party line telephones.
Cookies were served and tea and coffee were
served. Thanks were expressed from the
residents and staff to all the volunteers
and are looking forward to another year
together. EAch volunteer was presented a
fabric coaster.
Bingo was played Tuesday afternoon. The
resident council met on Wednesday. First St.
John Lutheran had the Thursday morning Bible
study with coffee and fellowship following.
May Day was discussed. The local news was
read to interested persons Friday morning
and bingo was played in the afternoon. The
residens enjoy game shows, movies, puzzles,
cards, and especially the Lawrence Welk
Show in the evenings.
Guests signing the register this week were
Bonnie and Daryl Slavik with Clara Slavik;
Amber and Peyton Gower and Brandy, Jaret,
Kale, and Cole Shelton wih Pearl Ratliff;
Maria Seemann with friends; Darold and Joyce
Gruerholz with Esther Mann and Lorraine
Grauerholz; Ada Gaines with Francis Gaines.
Lyn lLee with Irma Lee; Gilbert Kuhlmann and
JoLinn Rogers with Betty Kuhlmann; Pat
Bienhoff with Douglas and Mae Donovan and
Mary and Montra Jones; Dianna Rice with
Dorine Kuhlann;
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