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Kensington Community News
March 8, 2010
Lady
Longhorns End Season
The Thunder Ridge girls basketball team
was defeated in the first round of
sub-state play by Wilson with a score of
25-17. This ends the basketball season
for both the Thunder Ridge girls and
boys. Congratulations to both teams for
a good season and giving local sport
boosters a lot of good entertainment.
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TR Spirit Squad Perform Locally at Gym
Thursday
The Thunder Ridge Spirit Squad will be
performing at the State Basketball
Tournament at Hays Thursday at the
half-time of the 8:15 game. They will
have a public performance at the Thunder
Ridge Gym in Kensington Thursday
afternoon at 3:15 p.m. Everyone is
invited to come and see this talented
group of girls.
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Pancake Benefit for Garen and Cathy
Diercks
The Agra community along with members of
St. John Lutheran Church are sponsoring
a pancake and sausage dinner for Garen
and Cathy Diercks next Sunday, March 14.
with serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Agra American Legion. Thrivent will
be matching funds up to $500 for the
benefit.
There will also be a raffle of two large
pictures. One is a Barbara Mock print
and the other is a Carl Mann print of
spring country scenes and flowers. There
will be raffle tickets available at the
Farmers National Bank in Agra,
Kensington, and Phillipsburg, First
National Bank of Phillipsburg, Country
Corner, the Kensington Community Store,
and the New Peoples Store in Agra.
Cathy spent a long time in an Omaha and
Hays Hospital following open heart
surgery and therapy and is now back at
their home in Agra. Garen is employed by
Pro-Ag Marketing, and Cathy ran a
daycare in Agra before her
hospitalization.
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Athol Firemen to have Pancake Supper
March 20
The Athol Volunteer Firemen's benefit
pancake supper will be at the Athol
Community Hall Saturday evening, March
20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. On the menu will
be pancakes, ham, sausage, and scrambled
eggs. Donations will be taken. The Athol
Firemen are always ready to come help in
the surrounding area and often work
together with the Kensington Firemen
when needed. Support our local Firemen!
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School Carnival Coming Up
Mark your calendars for the annual
Thunder Ridge Longhorns Carnival on
Friday evening, March 26, and bring your
family to the Middle School at Agra for
a night of fun.
The Post Prom Committee will have a
baked potato bar with dessert in the
Middle School Cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m.
Games and booths will open at 6:30 p.m.
until 8:30 p.m. in the Middle School
Gym. Plan now to come and enjoy an
evening of fellowship to help support
the Thunder Ridge Schools.
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Quilt Display at Library
The Prairie Treasures Quilt Guild has a
large display of beautiful quilts at the
Kensington Community/School Library
during National Quilt Month. Come in and
see these treasures.
The Library will be open on Tuesday
evening, March 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. and
Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. during School Break. Regular hours
will resume on Monday, March 22.
There are many new Junior books
purchased during the Scholastic Book
Fair ready to be checked out. A few of
the titles are New Magic Treehouse
titles, 39 Clues Books, Tunnels series
by Roderick Gordon, Seekers series by
Erin Hunter, "The Missing: Books 1 and
2" by Margaret Peterson Haddix, "Fancy
Nancy Tea Parties", "I Spy A to Z",
"Dork Diaries: by Rachel Renee Russell,
"Extra Credit" by Andrew Clements, and
"All That Glitters Princess Stories."
There are also a number of board books
for the very young readers available for
check-out. A new large selection of CKLS
books have also been delivered and are
ready for your reading pleasure.
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Calendar
Thursday, March 11--Public Performance
by TR Spirit Squad in gym at Kensington,
3:15 p.m.
TR Spirit Squad performs at State BB
Tournament in Hays; Half-time of 8:15
p.m. game
Friday, March 12--Students leave for FFA
Ski Trip, 7:30 a.m.
Grade cards sent home with students
School dismissed for SPRING BREAK, 3:30
p.m.
Monday, March 15 to Friday, March
19--SPRING BREAK
Tuesday, March 16--Students return from
FFA Ski Trip
Wednesday, March 17--Students leave on
New York, Washington, D.C. trip, 7:00
a.m. (Return Thursday, March 25)
Monday, March 22--Classes resume
Middle School Music Contest practice,
2:15 p.m.
Middle School Track practice begins
NO SCHOOL MENUS FOR MARCH 15 TO
19--SPRING BREAK
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Kensington Community Center Updates
The March activities at the Kensington
Senior/Community Center are as follows:
Pitch games, Thursday, March 11 at 7
p.m.; Double deck pinochle, Monday,
March 15 at 1 p.m.; March birthday
party, Thursday noon, March 18; Pinochle
games, Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Come
and participate in the activities or
enjoy a nice meal with your friends.
Menus at Kensington Center
Monday, March 15--Cook's choice entree,
Calif. blend vegs, peaches, bread,
pudding
Tuesday, March 16--Sloppy joes, hash
brown casserole, spinach, bun,
applesauce
Wednesday, March 17--Ham, AuGratin
potatoes, peas, bread, strawberries &
bananas
Thursday, March 18--Meat loaf, mashed
potatoes/gravy, mixed fruit, bread,
birthday cake
Friday, March 19--Chef salad, citrus
slices, bread sticks, brownies
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Three Take First Communion
Three fifth grade youth have completed
their instruction at First St. John
Lutheran Church and took their First
Communion Sunday morning during the
worship service administered by Pastor
Dave Hutson. They are Kyle Barnes,
Jordan Wagenblast, and Kassie Bretton.
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Kates Enjoy Doll Collection
Thirteen members of the K-town Kates
were in Phillipsburg on Saturday
morning, Feb. 27, to view Carol Kester's
lovely doll collection. Carol told about
starting her collection, pointed out
some of her favorites, and told stories
of many of the other dolls. She also
shared some of the highlights of her
trip to Alaska last summer. Suzanne
Faulkner, a guest of Jeanne Bogart, also
spoke of some of the experiences of her
trip to the Dominican Republic several
months ago.
The group went to the Pizza Hut for
lunch and a short business meeting. They
were joined by two other guests, Lori
Hoverson of Hays and a former member,
Audrey Miller of Phillipsburg.
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Kensington's Veterans' Day Celebration
Noted in Sunflower Legionnaire
J.S. Wagner presented a copy of the
March, 2010, Sunflower Legionnaire to
your correspondent with the notation
that parts of the following article
might be newsworthy for the Kensington
column. The article is entitled
"Leavenworth, Kensington, and Emporia
Get it Right" by Charles Yunker, a past
guest speaker at Kensington's Veterans
Day Celebration.
The article begins "Each of these Kansas
communities celebrate Veterans Day in
the manner befitting its name and each
involve their entire community." After
going on to describe the parade and
celebration at Leavenworth he continues
"Leavenworth also boasts it has the
oldest Veterans Day Parade west of the
Mississippi however the good folks in
Kensington, Kansas, might dispute that
claim. I'll class it a tie as I sip my
afternoon tea in a cup that proclaims
"Veterans Honored in Kensington since
November 11, 1918" and "Tradition
Continues, Parade and Free Bar-b-que."
The article continues "Kensington's
parade cannot match Leavenworth's in
number of entries or spectators, but
like their larger counterpart, its
schools are also closed and the entire
community turns out for a very spirited
parade that attracts a number of entries
from throughout north central Kansas. If
memory serves me correctly at least some
of Kensington's parades and Veterans Day
speeches have featured a radio
broadcast. I'm not 100 percent certain
on that last part, but one thing I am
certain of is the food served at the
bar-b-que is excellent. If you like good
bar-b-que put Kensington's parade on
your calendar now! Great people, great
food; that's Kensington." (Not only is
the speech but the entire parade
featured on our local radio station and
the entire speech is usually printed in
our local papers. Ruth Bienhoff)
The writer, Charles Hunker, goes on to
describe the celebration at Emporia and
concludes the article "Leavenworth,
Kensington, Emporia, and others not
mentioned have it right by getting the
communities involved. It takes work, but
isn't restoring pride and honor worth
the effort to educate our youth while
reminding everyone (including ourselves)
of the sacrifices made by those citizens
who have worn the uniform? You can begin
now by laying the ground work for a
meaningful Memorial Day observance in
May followed by regular meetings to
organize a celebration in November."
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Births
A son, Hadyn Michael, was born to Chase
and Abby Rice of Norton at the Norton
County Hospital on March 2. Hadyn
weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and was 22 inches
long. Grandparents are Mike and Dianna
Rice of Athol and Mike and Lori Hess of
Smith Center. Great-grandparents are
Venita Rice and Dorine Kuhlmann of
Kensington and Charles and Phyllis
McDaniel and Hank and Phyllis Koster of
Concordia. Hadyn is the first grandchild
for Mike and Dianna Rice and he was born
on his grandmother Dianna's birthday.
Hadyn's father, Chase, is a pharmacist
at Norton.
A son, Jacob Garrett, was born to Kevin
and Dena Bronson of Salina on March 5 at
the hospital in Newton. Jacob weighed 8
lbs. 12 oz., and has a brother Nathan,
almost 2 years old. Grandparents are
Orren and Earlene Bronson of Kensington
and Dean and Sheryl Saenger of Salina.
The baby's father, Kevin, teaches
industrial arts at the Beloit High
School.
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Death
Jack Rose, 92, of Agra passed away at
Prairie Haven Saturday evening, March 5.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Bertha. He is survived by a son Kenneth
and wife Janice of Agra; a daughter,
Verlene Childers of Lakewood, Colo.; 5
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday morning,
March 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John
Lutheran Church of Kensington with
burial to follow at St. John Lutheran
Cemetery.
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Levin's Attend Wedding in Arizona
Evelyn Levin returned March 1 from a
trip to Arizona and Texas to attend
special family events and spent time
with the various families.
The wedding of her granddaughter,
Lindsay Levin, daughter of John and
Kimberly Levin, to James Glass, on Feb.
13 was the first family event she
attended at Saguaro Buttes, Tucson,
Ariz. Family members in the wedding
party were Andrea Wiggins, sister of the
bride, and Kimberlee Levin,
sister-in-law of the bride, and Abby
Levin, Rachel Levin, Ella Levin, and
Mason Levin, all cousins of the bride.
Others known to this area who attended
the wedding were Steve and Deb Levin of
Kensington, Jeff and Pam Thompson and
Jackie of Paola, Dale and Jennifer
Kennedy and Jarod of Wamego, Spencer and
Amanda Levin, Mason, Kaylee and McKenna
of Colorado Springs, Travis and Carmen
Levin, Keeten, Bella and Annalise of
Allen, Tex., Josh Levin of Waco, Tex.,
Alan and Carol Erick, Dallas, Tex., and
Abby and Rachel Leivn of Dallas, Tex.
Otto and Cheryl Levin of Kensington were
unable to attend because of the sudden
death of Cheryl's mother, Dru Barker of
Manhattan.
Evelyn, accompanied by Jan Levin, then
flew to Dallas to attend a baby shower
for the expected grandchild of Carol and
Al Erick. The baby's parents are Casey
and Elayna Erick. While there Evelyn was
able to meet her new
great-granddaughter, Emma Lynn Shelton,
daughter of Emily and Eric Shelton of
Dallas. Emma claims Jeff and Mickie
Levin of Kensington as her grandparents.
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Around
the Community
Vincent Rietzke had thyroid surgery in
Wichita last week and is making a good
recovery.
Myrnah Ratliff is happy to be home after
almost a month of hospitalization. She
had surgery in Kearney, Neb., and after
a week in the hospital there was
transferred to the Smith County Hospital
where she spent three weeks. Her
daughter, Sandra Kuhlman, is staying
with her at night until she regains her
strength.
Aleen Schalansky continues as a patient
at the Phillips County Hospital.
Eulonda Hagman is in the Smith County
Hospital for observation.
Leona Conaway of Smith Center is
scheduled for knee replacement surgery
at Kearney, Neb., this week.
Angela Dolezal, Lauren and Erin of
Lindsborg spent the weekend with her
parents, Ron and Cindy Rahjes. Her
husband, Dr. Ben, was on call for the
weekend.
Leora Smith of Salina was a houseguest
of Esther Norden while she was visiting
her mother, Lorraine Grauerholz at
Prairie Haven.
The Kensington Legion Hall was filled
Sunday noon for the annual Firemen's
Soup Dinner. The benefit donations are
used to update and buy new equipment for
our local volunteer firemen and EMT's.
The response to this event indicates the
appreciation our local folks have for
this valued service to our community.
Thanks, firemen and EMT's from everyone
in the community!!
A rainy, gloomy week is forecasted for
this week. As this column is written
Monday, intermittent showers are falling
with amounts becoming heavier as the
afternoon progresses. Kensington city
had .35 rain Friday evening along with
lightning and thunder. The rain is great
for the wheat, grass, and other
vegetation, but makes choring difficult
especially for those with newborn
livestock.
Quote for the week from TR Weekly
Bulletin--"If we had no winter, the
spring would not be so pleasant; if we
did not sometimes taste of adversity,
prosperity would not be so
welcome."--Anne Bradstreet.
Jerry Fulmer of Athol is back at his
home in Athol. He is getting meals
delivered to him in his home as the meal
deliverer from Phillipsburg travels
through on his way to Smith Center.
Norma Larson is back at home in
Kensington after spending about three
months with her daughters and their
families, Jan and Lea in Illinois and
Karalee in Lawrence.
Tuesday morning--The Bienhoff rain gauge
has almost an inch of rain in it since
Monday morning. More rain and possibly
even some light snow is forecasted for
the rest of the week.
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Prairie
Haven Notes
Each day begins with greetings and
exercises. One-one sessions are held
daily. Manicures are given on Monday.
Spring trivia and birds were discussed
in the afternoon. Current events were
shared Tuesday morning. Bingo was played
in the afternoon. Frozen foods, the ten
top foods, and snow were Wednesday
afternoon topics.
Pastor Patsy of St. John Lutheran Church
had the Thursday morning Bible study,
and fellowship was enjoyed afterwards.
Sweethearts of WWI made for interesting
sharing. The local news was read from
the Pioneer Friday morning and bingo was
played in the afternoon. The usual card
games, watching movies and television,
and putting puzzles together were
Saturday's activities.
The Heartland Worship Center had the
Sunday afternoon worship for the
residents.
Sympathy is extended to the family of
Jack Rose. He will be sadly missed by
residents and staff.
Visitors signing the register were Sid
and Beth Scott with Lola Peters; Leora
Smith with Lorraine Grauerholz; Maria
Seemann with friends; Esther Norden with
Lorraine Grauerholz and Clara Beckmann;
Darold and Joyce Grauerholz with
Lorraine Grauerholz; Gilbert Kuhlmann
with friends; Ken and Janice Rose with
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