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Kensington Community News
February 18th, 2008
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The Lady Goldbugs will have played their first
game of the regional basketball tournament on
their home court with Eastern Heights Tuesday
evening. The winner will then advance to the
semi-finals to play Northern Valley on Friday
evening at Palco. The championship game will
be played Saturday evening at 6 p.m.
The Goldbug boys team has a first round bye
and will be playing the winner of the Northern
Valley/Logan game at Palco. The
championship game for the boys will be at 7:30
Saturday evening in Palco.
A huge crowd was in attendance as the last Goldbug
games of the regular season were played at
Kensington Friday evening. After
the tournaments are over, the Goldbug uniforms
will be retired as the consolidated teams of
the Eastern Heights/Kensington schools become
Longhorns next fall.
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Students participating in the Smith County
Spelling Bee Feb. 15 from the various grades
were: fifth grade--Heidi Larson, Trent Rietzke,
Michael Wagenblast; sixth grade-Taylor Gering,
Aleah Seemann, Derick Coomes; seventh
grade--Brittany Kirchhoff, Elly Miller, Katie
Sarr; eighth grade--Madeline Reneberg,
Michaela Bienhoff, Shelby Gordon.
Madeline Reneberg placed fourth in the Smith
County Spelling Bee. The local school
winners from the three top spellers from each
class were Madeline Reneberg, first, and
Taylor Gering, second.
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Thursday, Feb. 21--Kensington vs. N.Valley/Logan
winner, semi-regional tourney, Palco, TBA
Friday, Feb. 22--Eastern Heights/Kensington
winner vs. Northern Valley, semi-regional,
Palco, TBA
Saturday, Feb. 23--Regional girls BB
championship game @ Palco, 6 p.m.
Regional boys BB
championship game @ Palco, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23--FFA meats judging @ Eustis,
Neb.
Monday, Feb. 25--Dismissal at 2:30 p.m. for
In-service
Wednesday, Feb. 27--FFA meats judging @
Curtis, Neb.
Thursday, Feb. 28--Girls Sub-state basketball,
TBA
Friday, Feb. 29--Boys Sub-state basketball,
TBA
Menus
Monday, Feb. 25--Chicken and noodles, whipped
potatoes, dinner roll, peas, applesauce
Tuesday, Feb. 26--Sub sandwich, dill spear,
potato salad, diced peaches
Wednesday, Feb. 27--Sloppy joe/bun, oven
fries, dill spear, corn, apple half
Thursday, Feb. 28--Chicken patty on bun, green
beans, oven fries, mandarin oranges
Friday, Feb. 29--Ham w/scalloped potatoes,
creamed corn, dinner roll, rice krispy treat,
fruit cocktail
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Leonard Schultz and Mary Anthony were crowned
valentine king and queen at the Kensington
Senior Center at lunch on Valentine's Day by
the manager, Armi McPherson. They were
chosen from ballots cast by members the past
several weeks. Several others were close
choices.
EstherBelle Baumann was the high winner at
pitch last week, Elvyn Slavik had low, and
Doris Slavik at the most 13's.
February birthdays will be celebrated
Thursday, Feb. 21, at noon. Pinochle will be
played Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
Menus
Monday, Feb. 25--Pork cutlet steakette,
parslied potatoes, Calif. blend veg's, bread,
apricots
Tuesday, Feb. 26--BBQ chicken, potato salad,
baked beans, bread, peaches
Wednesday, Feb. 27--Cook's choice entree,
noodles romanoff, peas, roll, pineapple
Thursday, Feb. 28--Chicken tortilla soup,
veg's above, applesauce, crackers, cherry
crisp
Friday, Feb. 29--Salmon patties or loaf, green
beans, citrus slices, bread, tossed salad
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Members of the K-town Kates and their guests
who are going to Minden to see the play, "The
King and I", are asked to meet at St. John
Lutheran Parking Lot (north) Sunday, Feb. 24,
promptly at 1 p.m. to carpool.
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The annual potluck supper and program honoring
couples with anniversaries divisible by five
was held at St. John Lutheran Parish Hall
Sunday evening. The tables were festively
decorated with red and pink hearts and candles
and centered with small treasure chests
depicting the theme, "For where your treasure
is, there will your heart be also." Matthew
6:21. Hearts marked with love, patience, and
other fruits of the Spirit spilled to the
tables from the chests. Wedding pictures of
the honored couples were displayed on a
special table.
Linda Diercks, chairperson, welcomed the
guests and pinned hearts on the distinguished
couples as they arrived. Pastor Patsy Koeneke
gave the table grace before the potluck meal
was served by members of work group 1.
John and Becky Saddler were introduced for
special entertainment and Becky read the
humorous reading, "Intelligence". Linda
Diercks read "Treasures in Life" before
introducing the honored guests and asking the
husbands to come forward to receive a red rose
to present to their wives. John and Becky
entertained by singing special love songs for
all to enjoy.
The surprise of the evening was when Wesley
Diercks surprised his wife, Linda, with a
bouquet of flowers and another marriage
proposal which was followed by the
"Affirmation of their wedding
vows" conducted by Pastor Koeneke.
Honored couples were Lavern and Carolyn Holle,
50 years; Dalyn and Carole Diercks, 45 years;
Wesley and Linda Diercks and Kevin and Linda
McDowell, 40 years; Darrell and Elaine Bretton,
35 years; Don and Carol Rahjes, 25 years; and
Cory and Mary Struckhoff, 5 years. Pastor
Frank and Shirley Pekarek, 40 years, sent a
note of regret for their not being able to
attend.
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Todd and Amy Slavik of Long Island announce
the birth of their son, Evan dean, at the Hays
Regional Medical center on Feb/10. 2008. Evan
weighed 7 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long
and has a 3 year old sister, Toree.
Grandparents are Daryl and Bonnie Slavik of
Kensington and Bill and Diana Greving of
Prairie Haven. Great-grandmothers are Mary
Keith of Norton, Clara Slavik of Kensington,
and Evelyn Hudson of Smith Center.
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Bill and Cindy Ellis of Lincoln, Neb.,
formerly of Kensington, report the birth of
their first grandchild. Lukas Ryan was born to
their daughter and husband, Stewart and
Rebecca Craig on Feb. 12, 2008. Lukas weighed
7 pounds and 3 ounces. He has a very proud
aunt, Kerry Ellis.
Its' another great-granddaughter for Lelia
Grauerholz last week. A daughter, Bree Josie,
was born to Brian and Bonnie Grauerholz of
Kansas City. Bree and her 20 month old sister,
Brooke, will have lots of fun playing
together. Eldon and Myrna Grauerholz of
Cimmaron are the grandparents.
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Death Of Mike Griffy
Raymond M. (Mike) Griffy, 58, of
Kensington, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in
Reno, Nev. A local memorial service is planned
at the Heartland Worship Center near Agra
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.
Mike is survived by a son, Michael of Santa
Clarita, Calif.; his wife, Sue of Kensington;
five step-children, Seone Reece of Kensington;
Leslie Hayes of Lincoln, Neb., Elizabeth
Stokesbury of Tokyo, Japan, and Katie and Matt
Teselle of the home in Kensington; and five
step-grandchildren, Sierra and JaCee Reece,
Myra Jacobs, and LyNece and Macee Stokesbury.
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Nadine Louise McCormick was admitted to the
Smith County Hospital Friday for treatment of
pneumonia.
Clara Beckmann is now a resident of Prairie
Haven for additional care and recuperation
after a hospital stay.
Bill and Jane Struckhoff have moved from their
large two-story home on north Main Street to
the home they purchased on West Pine Street.
They will appreciate having all their living
area on one floor.
The children attending the Wednesday
after-school Christian Faith and Fellowship (CFF)
sessions at First St. John Lutheran Church and
their teachers were out last Wednesday singing
of their love for Jesus and delivering
valentine treats and handmade refrigerator
magnets to residents in Kensington. These
sessions are enjoyed and appreciated by many
children in the area.
Some of Ruth Wolf's family enjoyed weekend
activities in Kensington. Janeen Landoll of
Marysville came Friday evening and Bev and Wes
Mills of Bonner Springs spent the weekend
coming especially for the Friday night
basketball game and Goldbug alumni
recognition. Joe and Beth Burns and family,
Ron and Marlene Wolf and family, Chris Barnes,
and Howard Ellis of Smith Center joined the
group for Sunday noon dinner.
David and Sharon Rust spent the weekend in
Kansas City with Sharon's sister, Carol Lair,
and report heavy snow with blizzard like
conditions on Sunday. This area had the strong
winds, but, thankfully, no snow or other
moisture.
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The February birthdays were celebrated and the
Valentine King, Jack Rose, and Queen, Lucille
Schoeni, were crowned at the party last Friday
afternoon. A valentine's quiz was held and
angel food cake with strawberries and ice
cream was served along with candy kisses and
pink, white and red M and M's. Bingo was
played later in the afternoon.
Prairie Haven's newest resident is Leah
Crowley. Residents and staff welcome you,
Leah.
The usual greetings and fun and fitness
exercises begin each day followed by one-one
sessions during the week. The beauty shop was
open Monday and manicures wee given. Bingo was
played Tuesday afternoon.
A highlight of each month is the visits by the
adopted grandchildren on the second Wednesday
of each month. The third and fourth grade
students bring games to play, things to show,
stories to read, or time visiting with the
residents. Valentine facts were discussed in
the afternoon. The Heartland Worship Center
had the Thursday morning Bible study followed
by fellowship with coffee and cookies. the
local news was read from the Pioneer Friday
morning. .
Watching movies and game shows, playing cards,
putting puzzles together with the favorite
Saturday evening event being watching the
Lawrence Welk Show are always appreciated.
Pastor Patsy Koeneke assisted by Steve and
Linda Miller with Ruth Bienhoff as pianist had
the Sunday afternoon worship and communion
service.
Visitors signing the register were Darold and
Joyce Grauerholz with Esther Mann and Lorraine
Grauerholz; Ken and Janice Ratliff and Doris
Wiens with Pearl Ratliff; Loretta Beckmann
with Dorine Kuhlmann; Carole and Athelda
Thompson, Jan Ziegler, and Jerald and Karen
Huiting with Lucille Schoeni; Bonnie Slavik
with Clara Slavik; Ada Gaines with Francis
Gaines; Gilbert Kuhlmann with Betty Kuhlmann;
Mike Wangerin and JoAnn Brooks with Marie
Wangerin; Sarah Wyrill with Jean Wyrill; Maria
Seemann with friends.
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