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Kensington Community News
November 17, 2008
Thanksgiving
and Praise Service Sunday Evening
The Kensington Music Club will
host the annual Thanksgiving and Praise
service at the United Church Sunday
evening, Nov. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. The
program will include scripture readings
and lots of music. Area churches have
been asked to provide special music from
their congregations to bring praise and
thanksgiving to God for His many
blessings. Fellowship will follow in the
church parlors. Everyone is invited.
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Cheyenne Conference Vocal Concert Monday
Vocal students from the Cheyenne
Conference made up of Thunder Ridge,
Logan, Northern Valley, and Western
Plains High Schools will be rehearsing
Monday afternoon, Nov. 24 at Kensington
in a vocal clinic under the direction of
Mr. Johnny Matlock of Hays. The concert,
which is open to the public, will be
held in the Thunder Ridge High School
Gym in Kensington at 7 p.m. The students
will perform several songs that they
have spent the afternoon rehearing. The
neighboring public along with supporters
from our own district are encouraged to
attend this important event in our area.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Legion
The Kensington Legion, Auxiliary,
and SALS along with volunteers will
again be serving the Thanksgiving dinner
at noon on Thursday, Nov. 27. The
turkey, ham, potatoes/gravy, stuffing,
vegetables, rolls, drinks and table
service will be provided. Each family is
asked to bring a salad or dessert to
compliment the meal. Donations for the
cost of the meal will be taken. No
reservations are necessary.
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TRHS Students Attend
Math Relays
Ten math
students from Thunder Ridge High School
attended the Math Relays at Fort Hays
State University on Nov. 13. Their
instructor is Beth Sukraw. Those
participating were Taylor Kuhlmann,
Blayne Bienhoff, Drake Reynolds, Clark
Pennington, Alia Rice, Rachelle Bose,
Lakota Bohl, Kathie Henderson, Katie
Larson, and Kellie Henderson.
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Drake Reynolds
Excels in Cross Country
Congratulations to Drake Reynolds,
senior at Thunder Ridge High School, in
taking second place in State Cross
Country along with many other
extraordinary trophies. (Reports have
been in the sports sections recently).
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USD-110 Thunder Ridge
School @ Kensington
Thursday, Nov. 20--Middle School
Basketball @ Jewell, 4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24--Cheyenne Vocal Clinic @
Kensington, 1 p.m.; Concert in gym, 7
p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25--No
school; Thanksgiving break begins
Monday, Dec. 2--School resumes after
break
Menus
Monday, Nov.
24--Smoked cocktail franks, mac &
cheese, green beans, dinner rolls,
orange smiles
Tuesday, Nov.
25--No school; Thanksgiving break begins
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Senior Center
Notes
Birthdays
to be Celebrated Thursday
The
November birthdays will be celebrated at
the Kensington Senior Center at noon on
Thursday, Nov. 20. Pinochle will be
played Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. The
Center will be closed Thursday and
Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for
Thanksgiving. There will be no meal
deliveries.
Menus
Monday,
Nov. 24--Escalloped ham & potatoes,
winter mix veg's, bread, rosy pears
Tuesday, Nov. 25--Turkey slice,
sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, roll,
pumpkin crunch
Wednsday, Nov.
26--Cook's choice entree, tater
triangles, strawberries & bananas,
bread, cherry crisp
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Bridal Shower
for Dena Panter
Dena
Panter of Athol, bride-elect of Zack
Hiller of Smith Center, was honored with
a “Stock the pantry/Christmas
decoration” bridal shower on Saturday,
Nov. 8th, at First St. John Lutheran
Church Parish Hall in Kensington.
Hosting the event were Brenda Grauerholz
of Beloit; Janeen Wallgren of
Phillipsburg and Mandy Wallgren of Hays.
A kitchen towel was passed around for
those in attendance to sign and write a
tidbit of advice. After a several games
were played games, Dena opened her
useful gifts and reviewed various
recipes. Then the group enjoyed
delicious cupcakes with apple cider and
cocoa.
Guests attending were:
Dena’s mother, Karen Panter of Athol;
her grandmothers, Goldie Brunow of Smith
Center and Detta Panter of Athol; Susan
Amrein and Sandra Gilligan and Rhiannon
of Hays; Lelia Lentz of Derby; Ginger
Cates of Mulvane; Virginia Rounsley and
Natalie of Wichita; Jill Grauerholz,
Gannon and Garner of Beloit; Carrie
Shippy, McKenzie and Wyatt of Woodbine;
Brooke McDowell of Fairbury, Neb.; Traci
Oliver of Athol; and Alice Rietzke, Jeni
Wallgren, Dixie Rietzke and Kim Rietzke,
all of Kensington. Unable to attend but
sending gifts were Ellen Rust and Connie
Blaylock of Smith Center, Tiffany
Rietzke of Kensington, Cindy Tuxhorn of
Athol, Katie Panakos of Jefferson, Iowa,
and Courtney (Rietzke) Friesen of
Salina..
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Kates Make Plans
Eight
members of the K-town Kates and a guest,
Mary Hagedorn, met at the home of Janet
Hoverson Monday, Nov. 10. Short reviews
were given by each member of books they
had recently read and enjoyed.
President Loretta Struik presided at the
short business meeting. Hosting the Food
Pantry was discussed and the purchase of
items to fill the shelves will be done.
Food donations from the Smith County
Health Fair and the Sunday offerings of
the St. John Lutheran Sunday School were
acknowledged. The Christmas party will
be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the
officers making the plans and will be
announced later. There will be the usual
gift exchange, and gifts may be brought
for the girls at BJCF at Beloit.
Janet served a delicious apple cake
with condiments. The group enjoyed
seeing Hoversons' lovely home.
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Deaths in the
Community
Death of Grace Hainke
Grace Hainke, 53, of Kensington died
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at the Phillips
County Hospital from a short illnes with
pancreatic cancer. She was a homemaker,
teller at the Farmers' National Bank in
Agra, and an active worker in her church
and the community.
Survivors
include her husband, Gary; two
daughters, Leslie Hainke of Osborne and
Natalie and husband Chuck Knipp of
Stockton; a grandson, Carson Knipp; her
mother, Mildred Grauerholz of Smith
Center; a brother, James (Diane)
Grauerholz of Valley Center; a sister,
Patricia (Don) Gerstenkorn of Athol; her
mother-in-law, Patty Hainke of
Kensington; and her grandmother-in-law,
Bessie Bierman of Kensington.
The
funeral was Monday at St. John Lutheran
Church of Kensington with Pastor Patsy
Koeneke officiating. Burial was in the
Olive Branch Cemetery. (See complete
obituary in another section).
Death of Gail Miller
Gail
Miller, 39, was killed in an auto
accident on Nov. 9, 2008, in Las Vegas,
NV. She was an engineer and manager for
ten years at Pabco Gypsum. Mourning her
loss are her husband, Carey, and son,
Taylor. The funeral service was held
Saturday evening, Nov. 15. Carey's
parents, Larry and Lori Miller, attended
the service in Las Vegas and will be
with Carey for a while longer.
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Around the
Community
Funeral
services were held Saturday for Laura
Holthus, 94, of Smith Center at First
St. John Lutheran Church , Kensington,
Saturday. She is survived by her son, El
Dean (Kathy) Holthus of Smith Center and
the Rev. Allen (Barbara) Holthus of
Carver, Minn., a daughter, Sharleen
(Claude) Allen of Smith Center; a
sister, Ellen Rust of Smith Center; a
brother, Alvin Caspers of Smith Center;
7 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. (Complete obituary
in another section).
Mary Anthony
is making good recovery in Mnahattan
from recent hip surgery. She is having
therapy at a facility there.
It
is hoped that Lavaille Anderson of
Wallingford, Iowa, can be transferred to
a hospital nearer their home the end of
this week. She will require open heart
surgery in about a month after she has
regained sufficient strength.
Emily and Nick Levin of Inman came
Saturday to help their nephew, Kayden
Hudson, celebrate is second birthday.
Others attending the cook-out lunch
hosted by his mother, Megan Hudson, were
Joel and Connie Bienhoff, Chris
Broeckelman, Jeremy, Crystal and Kaitlyn
Rothe, Paul, Deb, and Leah Bienhoff, and
Ruth Bienhoff.
Your correspondent
would appreciate you having your news
items to her by Sunday noon next week
since the papers are asking for early
copy because of the Thanksgiving
holiday. Your reports are what make this
column interesting. Your phone calls or
e-mails to ruthb@ruraltel.net would
certainly be appreciated. Please report
your Thanksgiving guests.
The
Agra Legion Post number was incorrect in
last week's issue. It is #357. Everyone
appreciated them coming over to be a
part of our Veterans' Day parade.
Dr. Mark Bienhoff of the veterinary
tech department at Diamond V in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, recently made a business
trip to Brisbane and Coolum, Queensland,
Australia, and Bangkok, Thailand. His
report in a few of his chosen words was
as follows: "The journey was rich with
both concerning issues as well as
unexpected joys. I met some truly
fascinating people. Bangkok was
disconcerting in so many ways,
especially in the way people without the
sense of God live. But, they, too, are
not outside His love and mercy." He and
his mother, Ruth Bienhoff, enjoyed close
contact by e-mail while he was gone.
Mark practiced Veterinary Medicine in
Phillipsburg prior to joining the feed
technology field.
The rain last
week and cooler temperatures have not
allowed the fields to dry to where the
farmers can finish their milo harvest.
Fields are still extremely muddy. Seldom
do we complain about rain, but it is
hoped that more moisture will hold off
for several weeks, or preferably until
after the holidays.
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Notes from
Prairie Haven
Greetings and fun and fitness exercises
begin each day. Jenny Reilley had the
beauty shop open Monday and Carmen Rice
gave manicures. One-one sessions are
held daily. The residents enjoyed
riddles in the afternoon. Bingo was
played Tuesday afternoon. The joys of
eating peanut butter sandwiches were
discussed Wednesday afternoon.
The Adopted Grandchildren from the
Middle School at Agra were enjoyed this
week. This is the day that residents
eagerly look forward to. The local news
was read Friday morning. The November
birthday party was held and cake and ice
cream were served.
Evening and
Saturday entertainments include games,
puzzles, and watching game shows and Hee
Haw. Popcorn was served Saturday
afternoon while residents were waching a
movie. They enjoyed the Lawrence Welk
Show in the evening.
The
residents watched the Hour of Prayer and
listened to the radio broadcast from St.
John Lutheran Church Sunday morning.
Gospel music from TV Channel 9 were also
appreciated.
Guests signing the
register this week were Greta Smedley
and Bert Follis with Lois Roller; Mike
and Amy Rose with Jack Rose; Gilbert
Kuhlmann with friends; Linda Wyrill of
Seattle, Wash., with Norval Wyrill; Don
and Pat Bienhoff with Mae Donovan; JoAnn
Brooks and Mike Wangerin with Marie
Wangerin; Ada Gaines with Francis
Gaines; and Leora Smith with Lorraine
Grauerholz.
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