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Kensington Community News
November 16th, 2009
Quilt Show and Home Tour to Usher in
Christmas Season
Christmas festivities in the Kensington
area begin with the HOME Charitable
Foundation's Quilt Show and Home Tour on
Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6. The Home Tour
is self-directed with the first stop
being at the Wellness Center, 103 W. HWY
36, where holiday themed quilts will be
on display.
More than 50 quilted items from bed size
quilts to tree ornaments will be
featured. Designs range from simple to
sublime. Quilt artists will find ideas
for future projects plus some quickie
ideas that could be finished by December
25 this year.
Included in the exhibit are the
practical: potholders, hot dish holders,
towels and flannel throws for cold
winter evenings, decor items like table
toppers, wall hangings, stockings and
tree skirts and everything in between.
Quilting techniques include, but are not
limited to, paper piecing, stained
glass, and ragtime. Creativity is key
with quilters as proven by the wall
hanging designed by Sue Brandyberry of
Wichita. Her inspiration was from a fat
quarter challenge at a quilter's
retreat. Quilts can stir memories of
simple times with retro fabrics and
designs or may add elegance to the homes
they grace.
The quilt display and home tour is a
come and go event from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Home tour maps will be given when $5
admission is paid at the Wellness
Center. In addition to the Home Tour and
Quilt Show, Christmas goodies will be
served at the rural home of Doc and
Beverly Grauerholz.
This fundraiser is held to further the
work of the HOME Charitable Foundation.
The Foundation was created in 1997 to
enhance the Kensington Community. It
presently operates the HOME Community
Wellness Center. Funds are being raised
to cover revenue short falls that
sometime occur at the Center and to
build an endowment fund. Long term goals
of the HOME Foundation include bringing
assisted living housing to Kensington.
Details of the homes on the tour will be
printed in the next issue of this
publication.
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TR K-12 Christmas Program December 14.
The Thunder Ridge Music Department will
present their Christmas program Monday
evening, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the
Kensington High School gym. Students
from Kindergarten through Grade 12 will
be involved. Kristi Reneberg is the
director and will be assisted by her
accompanist, Sandy Thomas, and the
elementary teachers.
Featured will be the fifth, sixth,
seventh and eight grade and high school
bands as well as the Kindergarten
through Grade 6 music classes, the
seventh and eighth grade chorus and the
high school choir. Students in band and
vocal classes will be performing many
Christmas season favorites.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy
the Christmas program and support the
music department. The program should
last about one hour and thirty minutes.
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Reneberg Sisters in Honor Choir and Band
Madeline and Jackie Reneberg, daughters
of Ron and Kristi Reneberg, will be
participating in the Northwest District
High School Honor Choir and Band on the
FHSU campus in Hays Saturday, Dec. 7.
All day rehearsals will prepare the
honor groups for a concert at 3:30 p.m.
in the Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts
Center at Ft. Hays State University.
Madeline is a sophomore singing second
soprano in the Honor Choir, and Jackie
is a freshman playing alto saxophone in
the Honor Band. Both are students at
Thunder Ridge High School.
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Progressive Dinner for K-town Kates
Twelve members of the K-town Kates and
five spouses enjoyed an early Christmas
progressive supper on Sunday evening,
Nov. 14. The group gathered at the home
of Jeanne and Rob Bogart for hors
d'oeuvres. They then progressed to the
home of Barbara and Howard Grauerholz
where salads were served. The last stop
was at the home of Janet and Don
Hoverson where the main course was
enjoyed and Donna Westbrook provided the
dessert. After the bountiful meal, a
grab bag gift exchange was enjoyed by
both the women and men.
At the business meeting that followed
Janet Hoverson was elected president;
Jeanne Bogart , vice president; Donna
Westbrook, secretary; and Donna Johnson,
treasurer. Darlene Miller and Ruth Levin
will continue to be in charge of the
Food Pantry. The members will continue
to host the Food Pantry at the
Kensington Community/Senior Center with
the next open date on Saturday, Dec. 5
from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Calendar (Menus not available)
Monday, Nov. 30--Classes resume at
regular time
Middle School Basketball at Stockton, 4
p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 3--Middle School
Basketball at Damar, 4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4--High School Basketball
with Alma, NE at Kensington, 4 p.m.
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Voices Join in Singing Praises
The Kensington Ministerial Association
sponsored the community Thanksgiving,
Praise and Worship program at First St.
John Lutheran Church Sunday evening. The
theme was from Colosians 3:15 "Let the
peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body you were
called to peace; And be thankful."
Pastor Dave Hutson gave the welcome and
invocation and introduced the
congregational hymn, "Mansions of the
Lord." Pastor Dave, Galen Larson, and
Wendell Bohm accompanied all the
congregational hymns.
Special music was sung by the St. John
Lutheran Women's Choir, The Girls of
Grace (Annette Riley, Melissa Westbrook,
and Robin Billings) with Annette singing
a solo. The First St. John Lutheran
Adult Choir sang a hymn of praise.
Prayers for special petitions were
offered and Becky Saddler and Dave
Hutson concluded the service with the
duet, ""Sabbath Prayer."
Monetary donations were given to the
Kensington Ministerial Association for
the needs in the community. Cookies, tea
and coffee were served during the
fellowship time by the host
congregation.
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Deaths of Local Interest
Susan Colby, 39, of Goodland, formerly
of Kensington and Smith Center, died
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Goodland
Regional Medical Center. Surviving are
her parents, Darryl and Marilyn Colby of
Goodland; Grandmother, Frances Musalek
of Goodland; sister, Sheri Smith of
Kingman; brothers, Steven Colby and wife
Stacy of Goodland, Stacey Colby and wife
Melissa of Smith Center, Shawn Colby and
wife Melissa of Hays, and Scott Colby
and wife Stacie Ann of Layton, Utah,
several nieces and nephews. The funeral
was Wednesday morning at the Calvary
Gospel Church in Goodland with burial in
the Goodland Cemetery.
Val Jean (Beach) Hauser, 80, of
Covington, Calif., died Tuesday,
November 17, 2009. She grew up in the
north of Athol community and graduated
from Athol Rural High School in 1946.
She has been a California resident for
many years. Survivors include two sons,
Barry Moore of Kansas City and Mike
Moore of California; a daughter, Carla
Jean (married name not known) of
California; and three brothers, Junior,
Clifford and Jordan Beach. It is hoped
that a more complete obituary will be
available later.
Levi Carstens, 85, of Cambridge. Minn.,
died Nov. 19, 2009. He was an Army
veteran of World War II. Survivors
include his wife, Delores; his twin
sisters, Lorraine Bridges of Houston and
Lucine Harris of Salina ;
brother-in-law, Eugene Conaway and wife
Arleta of Smith Center; numerous nieces,
nephews and many other relatives in this
area. Memorial services were held
Tuesday at Grace Point Crossing Gables
West, Cambridge, Minn.
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Around
the Community
Dixie Hesterman was transferred Friday
to the Good Samaritan Hospital in
Kearney, NE, for therapy. She is doing
as well as possible but will probably be
there for three weeks for recuperation.
She will appreciate mail and it will
reach her at Room 3291, Good Samaritan
Hospital, Kearney, NE 68847.
Lawrence Reynolds who was injured in a
farm accident has been moved to the
Madonna Care Center in Lincoln, Neb.,
for further therapy and recuperaton.
Mail will reach him at Madonna Rehab
Center, 5401 South St., Room #112,
Lincoln, NE 68506.
Two "senior" women in Kensington are
wearing casts following recent falls.
Lelia Grauerholz has a fractured right
wrist and Florence Stenseng has
fractured fingers on her right hand.
They are getting along although find
their cast confinements quite awkward.
Janet Hoverson hosted a coffee Wednesday
afternoon at her home honoring Shirley
(Stockton) Powell of Kenosha, Wisc.
Present were members of the Kensington
High School Class of 1956. They were the
honoree Shirley Powell, Carol Rose,
Barbara Reilley, Earlene Norris, Karen
Pollock, Janice Ratliff and the hostess.
Shirley and her husband Jack were
visiting her brother Bob Stockton.
Jerry Brien and his wife of Ft. Worth,
Tex., were honored with a party at the
Shrader Center in Smith Center Sunday
evening, Nov. 15, by relatives and
friends. Jerry has been suffering from
rare brain tumors and has made good
recovery with new treatments. He was
thrilled to be able to attend Veterans'
Day festivities in Kensington and see
many old friends. He graduated from
Kensington High School in 1965.
Martin and Florence Stenseng are
spending Thanksgiving week with their
daughter and family, Margaret Stenseng
and Brad Johnson, Sean and Keeley in
Lawrence.
The Farmers' National Bank of Agra,
Kensington, Phillipsburg, and Stockton
had their Christmas dinner and party in
Stockton Sunday evening. After the
delicious dinner they attended the
movie, "Amelia", at the Stockton
Theatre.
Remember to report your family
gatherings and company to your
correspondent, Ruth Bienhoff at 476-2801
or ruthb@ruraltel.net. This is what our
subscribers like to read.
It was a beautiful sunshiny week giving
most farmers time to complete their
harvest; however, a cold front Sunday
ushered in cloudiness and light drizzle
with the possibly of light snow the
forepart of this week. Nicer weather is
forecasted for the Thanksgiving holiday
and weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving! Praise God from Whom
All Blessings Flow!
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Four Birthdays Celebrated at Center
Twenty-two gathered at the Kensington
Community Center for lunch on Thursday,
Nov. 19, to help Gilbert Kuhlmann, Lois
Hrabe, Eleanora Ratliff and Evelyn Levin
celebrate their November birthdays. Cake
and ice cream was served for dessert.
Small gift bags and signed birthday
cards were given to the celebrants.
A double-deck pinochle party was enjoyed
by eight men and women Monday afternoon,
Nov. 16. Anyone is invited to join this
group on the third Monday of each month
from 1 to 4 p.m. It is a great way to
spend an afternoon regardless of the
weather.
Menus
Monday, Nov. 30--Salisbury steak,
scalloped potatoes, peas, bread, peaches
Tuesday, Dec. 1--Salmon patty, broccoli,
noodles romanoff, bread, mixed fruit
Wednesday, Dec. 2--Chicken dressing
casserole, mashed potatoes/gravy,
vegetable, gelatin w/fruit
Thursday, Dec. 3--Pasta, beef & tomato
casserole, spinach cheese salad, green
beans, bread, applesauce
Friday, Dec. 4--Liver & onions in gravy,
corn, mandarin oranges, roll, fruit
crisp
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Carol Rose Speaks to Middle Cedar Group
Seven members of the Middle Cedar Unit
met at the home of Ada Gaines Tuesday
afternoon, Nov. 17. Carol Rose was the
guest speaker and told of her
experiences as a worker in RV'ers in
Mission, a Kansas group of volunteers
under the Methodist Church group,
"Volunteers in Mission." Carol and her
husband, Russell, became involved with
the group in 2001 when they went to
McAllen, Tex., to help build church pews
for churches in Mexico.
Since that time Carol and Russell have
had many experiences in South Carolina,
Arizona, Colorado, Washington,
Mississippi, and Kansas. They were there
following the tornadoes in Hoisington
and Greensburg and went to Mississippi
following Hurricane Katrina. She shared
stories and displayed scrapbooks with
pictures of the many different projects
they were involved in. They plan to
return to South Carolina this year to
work on a three-week project.
A short business meeting followed and
Ada served a delicious dessert with
coffee. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon
program, lunch, and the fellowship.
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Prairie
Haven Notes
The usual greetings and exercises begin
each morning and one-one sessions are
held. Manicures were given Monday and
hair done. The year 1970 was discussed
and black and white issues were
discussed. Current events were shared
Tuesday and bingo was played.
The adopted Grandchildren came for a
visit Wednesday which is always the
highlight of the month. Facts from the
Bible were shared Wednesday afternoon.
It was good to have Pastor Koeneke from
St. John Lutheran Church back from
vacation to give the Bible study
Thursday morning. Visiting followed. New
York and Yellowstone were afternoon
discussion topics. Bingo was played
Friday afternoon. The residents always
have a puzzle that they are working on
and enjoy having visitors give them some
help. A movie was shown Saturday
afternoon and the Lawrence Welk Show was
watched on television in the evening.
Pastor Koeneke of St. John Lutheran
Church was assisted by Steve and Linda
Miller for the Sunday afternoon worship
and communion service. Others present
were Darold and Joyce Grauerholz, Leland
and Linda Rahjes, and Ruth Bienhoff,
pianist.
Visitors signing the register were Erma
Jansonius with Garrett Jansonius; Alvie
Ratliff with Pearl Ratliff; Maria
Seemann with friends; Rod and Anita
Hagman and Loretta Beckmann with Dorine
Kuhlmann; Curtis Beach with Isa Kienzle;
Pat Bienhoff with Louie Bienhoff, Mae
Donovan and Montra and Mary Jones;
Vernon Kuhlmann with Doris Kuhlmann;
Gilbert Kuhlmann with friends; Mike,
Dianna, and Kirby Rice with Dorine
Kuhlmann and Lois Roller. |
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