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Kensington Community News
April 20, 2009
TR Music Program
is April 28
The Spring
Music Program of Thunder Ridge Schools
under the direction of Kristi Reneberg
will be held in the Middle School
Auditorium at Agra on Tuesday evening,
April 28.. The program will be split
with a short intermission between the
two sessions.
The program
consisting of student of Kindergarten
through Grade 8 will begin at 6:30 p.m.
followed by the high school program at
7:45 p.m. A short intermission will be
held between the two programs. Parents,
grandparents, and the community are
invited to come.
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Annual Meeting
of Community Store is April 28
The annual meeting of the Kensington
Community Store will be Tuesday, April
28, at the Kesington Legion Hall
beginning at 7 p.m. The regular order of
business will include the report of the
President of the Board, the Manager's
report, and the electiion of two board
members. Terry White and Mary Beach are
both eligible for re-election.
Door prizes will be awarded at the close
of the meeting.Tickets will also be
available for the computer with proceeds
of the raffle going for new or repaired
freezers.Your attendance at the meeting
and participation will be appreciated.
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Many
"Grands" for Kensington Locker
Wayne and Jolene Beckman
attended their 69th meat convention in
Junction City over the weekend. Wayne
entered the cured meat competition and
came home with the grand champion in his
bone-in ham, boneless ham, bacon and
beef sticks.
A new "Best of
Show" competition was held this year
where all the grand prize winners in
each category were entered for all the
judges to choose the best entry, and
Wayne received the top honor for his
bone-in ham. Congratulations, Wayne.
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Kindergarten Visitation is May 1
If you have a child who will be 5
years old before Sept. 1, 2009, and are
planning for him/her to attend Thunder
Ridge Kindergarten next term, please
call Megan Hudson at 785--476-3241.
Kindergarten visitation will be Friday,
May 1, 2009.
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Goldbug and Jaguar
Uniforms Available April 28-May 3
The Goldbug uniforms and some
Jaguar uniforms will be available for
the asking on a first come basis.
Goldbug uniforms to be distributed are
volleyball, miscellaneous football,
track, and basketball. Jaguar uniforms
are football and some basketball
practice equipment. There will be both
tops and bottoms, warm ups, sweats, and
practice equipment available. Requests
for a specific number will be honored as
much as possible. Please make those
requests as soon as possible by
contacting Don Wiens, AD, or the High
School Office. >From April 28 to May 3
the uniforms will be in the Kensington
Gym for distribution. If you are unable
to personally pick up uniforms, please
have someone do it for you.
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TR High
School Achievement Banquet May 7
The Thunder Ridge High School
Achievement Banquet will beThursday, May
7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kensington
American Legion. Tickets can be
purchased at the Thunder Ridge High
School at $3.00 per person. The speaker
for the evening will be Dr. Byron
Grauerholz, a Kensington High School
graduate who is now an orthopedic
surgeon in Salina.
One change
will be this year at the banquet. The
scholarships for the Seniors will be
awarded at the Achievement Banquet
instead of at the graduation ceremonies
as in past yeas. Watch for further
details in next week's paper.
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Kensington
High School Alumni to meet May 23
The annual Kensington High School
Alumni banquet will be held Saturday,
May 23, at the Kensington Legion Hall at
6:30 p.m. A social hour will begin at
5:30 p.m. . All ten year classes ending
in "9" will be honored. Kathi (Osthoff)
Boden, Class of 1989, is working on
getting addresses of alumni for sending
out the invitations. For further
information, contact Kathi at
785-282-6702 or
kboden@usd110.net.
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Athol Alumni and
Homecoming is May 24
Athol High School Alumni and anyone with
Athol ties is invited to the gathering
Sunday evening, May 24, at the Athol
Community Hall. There will be fellowship
time beginning at 4 p.m. A catered meal
will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by
entertainment and the meeting. No
reservations are necessary. For further
information you may contact president,
Duane (Pete) Panter (308-938-3285),
co-vice presidents, Fred Panter
(785-695-2341) pr Lovelle Kirchhoff
(785-282-6854), or secretary, Ruth
Kuhlmann Bienhoff (785-476-2801) or
e-mail
ruthb@ruraltel.net.
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Spring City-Wide
Garage Sale
Saturday,
June 13, will be the Kensington Spring
City-wide Garage Sale. The Kensington
Commercial Club decided a June date
instead of one in May might not run into
as many conflicts. To get your name and
location on the map, please call Ruth
Levin at 785-476-2685.
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Graduation Dates
Announced
There are less
than five weeks of school left at
Thunder Ridge and graduation dates
should be put on your calendars. High
School graduation will be Saturday, May
16 at 5 p.m. in the High School Gym at
Kensington. Middle School Promotion will
be Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the
Middle School Auditorium in Agra. The
last day of classes will be Wednesday,
May 20, with dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
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USD-110 Thunder Ridge
@ Kensington
Thursday, April 23--Middle School Track
@ Osborne, 12:30 p.m.
Friday,
April 24--High School Track @ Osborne, 3
p.m.
Saturday, April 25--State
Music Festival @ Wichita
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @ Ktown,
TBA
Monday, April 27--FFA-Parents
Banquet
Tuesday, April
28--K-Grade 8 Music Program, Auditorium
in Agra, 6:30 p.m.
High School Music Program, Agra, 7:45
p.m.
Thursday, April 30--Middle
School Track @ Stockton, 12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1--Kindergarten
visitation
Saturday, May
2--State Speech & Drama Festival
Menus
Monday, April 27--Beef stroganoff,
dinner rolls, whipped potatotes, etc.
Tuesday, April 28--Enchiladas,
Spanish rice, lettuce salad, crackers,
etc.
Wednesday, April 29--hagie
boy, oven fries, baked beans, diced
peaches
Thursday, April
30--Pig-n-blanket, cauliflower augratin,
dill spear, etc.
Friday, May 1--Spoonburgers,
ranch cut potatoes, mixed vegs, grapes,
yellow cake
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Senior Center
Notes
April
Pinochle Cancelled at Community Center
The monthly pinochle party for April
28 has been cancelled because of the
Kensington Store Meeting and the TR
School Music Program. Volunteers will be
recognized at dinner on Thursday noon,
April 23.
There were three
celebrants present for the April
birthday celebration. They were Maria
Seemann, Mark Migalski, and Marlene
Kuhlmann.
Sixteen players came
to enjoy pitch on April 16. Winners were
Luetta Beckman, high; Don Bogart, most
13's; and George Powell, low.
Several new activities are planned at
the Center if more interest is shown.
Pick up a newsletter which has schedules
of these events.
Menus
Monday, April
27--Ground beef stroganoff, noodles,
winter mix vegs, rosy pears, Cook's
choice complement
Tuesday, April
28--Turkey, sweet potatoes, 5-cup salad,
bread, pumpkin dessert
Wednesday,
April 29--Ham & scalloped potato
casserole, peas, roll, peaches
Thursday, April 30--Bierock casserole,
mixed vegs., cinnamon apple slices,
bread, pudding
Friday, May 1--BBQ
chicken, potato salad, corn, bread,
apricots
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Chinese Theme for Jr.
Sr. Prom
The first
Thunder Ridge Junior/Senior Banquet and
Prom was held Saturday evening in the
gym at Kensington High School. The
decorations and program reflected the
theme "Shanghai Nights." The Junior
Class and their sponsors, Emily Blank
and Don Wiens, hosted the event. It is
reported that the "Red Carpet Promenade"
in front of hte high shcool between the
banquet and dance was a big success, and
many spectators came to see the students
in their formal attire. It is hoped this
will become an annual event.
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Post Prom
Well-Planned and Success
It was great fun for the students and
their dates at the Post Prom Party
Saturday evening at the lunchroom made
possible by many people who worked Prom
night to keep the 90 kids entertained
and in one place. The theme for the
evening was " Thunderstruck Casino." It
was termed a well-worthwhile project,
and thanks are expressed for all who
helped make it a success.
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Germantown
Cemetery Notes
The annual
meeting of the Germantown Cemetery was
held April 14. Upkeep and mowing is the
major expense for the Cemetery. The
Cemetery is not funded from the County
and a fee for perpetual maintenance is
no longer charged. The Board would
appreciate donations and memorials to
help with these yearly expenses.
Interest has been expressed in replacing
the old metal fence with a white vinyl
fence. If there is any interest and
support for this project, please give
the Board your suggestions and comments.
Board members are Alan Grauerholz,
Vincent Rietzke, and Brian Dettmer.
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Birth
Kiley (Ky) and Katie Beach of Topeka
proudly announce the birth of their
daughter, Lily Cameron, Saturday, April
18. Lily weighed six pounds and eight
ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Curtis and Mary Beach
of Kensington and Gerry and Ann Kuhlman
of Ness City.
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Baptism of Aiden
Spear
Aiden Spear, infant
son of Stephanie Flint and Tyler Spear
of Andover, was baptized at First St.
John Lutheran Church during the morning
worship service on April 19 by Pastor
Dave Hutson. A dinner was hosted by his
grandparents, Ken and Wanda Ellenberger,
at their home in his honor. Present were
his parents, baptismal sponsors, Ty and
Jeni Wallgren and their sons, Zach and
Brock, Connie Ellenberger, and Vickie
Smith of Franklin.
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Kensington Lions
Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Kensington Lions Club members were
joined by spouses, past members, widows
of past members, and area Lions to
celebrate their 50th Anniversary
Saturday at the American Legion. A total
of around 60 people attended and were
treated to special dinner music by
Sherry Newbrey and Annette Riley as they
enjoyed a pork chop dinner served by the
Kensington American Legion. Blue and
gold decorations were used with spring
flower arrangements at the center of
each table. These flowers were later
given as door prizes to some of the
guests.
District Governor John
Lee introduced the speaker for the
evening, Ernest Young, Jr. who is a past
International Director. His message was
one of reflection on the many
accomplishments of the Kensington Lions
Club and of Lions International along
with a challenge to keep serving the
community and building membership in the
next 50 years.
Lions Martin
Stenseng, Roy Wangerin, and Dale
Detwiler were honored as charter members
still active in the club with Dale
recognized for 50 years of perfect
attendance and was awarded the
Distinguished Lion Award from Lions
International.
The Kensington
Lions Club is active in many community
activities including summer baseball and
softball and the community calendar. The
Club is always seeking interested men
and women who wish to become Lions and
be active in community service. Anyone
interested should please contact one of
the local members.
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Around the Community
Gary Hainke is making satisfactory
recovery from back surgery at the Good
Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb.,
following injuries suffered in a car
accident near Kirwin early last
Wednesday morning. He was scheduled to
be moved from ICU this (Monday) morning.
Dorine Kuhlmann returned to
Prairie Haven last Wednesday after
hospitalization in Salina.
Bessie
Bierman was able to return to her home
over the weekend after receiving therapy
and care at Prairie Haven.
The
Kensington area received .80 of very
welcome rain in numerous light showers
last week. Warm spring-like temperatures
are predicted this week with less wind
which will spur all the spring-like
activities.
Keeping up with his
two children, Maggie and Brennan, and
his job at Pro-Ag is much harder for
Jeff Nech since he had repair surgery on
his ankle and is on crutches while it
heals.
Lexy and Logan Beckman of
the Kansas City area spent last week
here with their grandparents, Wayne and
Jolene Beckman, while their parents were
gone to meetings.
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Prairie Haven
Notes
The beauty shop was
open for hair care and manicures were
given Monday, and one-one sessions are
held daily. "April Showers Bring May
Flowers" made for colorful afternoon
discussion. Bingo was played Tuesday
afternoon.
The halls were a
buzzing Wednesday morning when the third
and fourth graders came from Thunder
Ridge Middle School at Agra for their
monthly visit with their adopted
grandparens. Trivia was the afternoon
discussion. The United Church had the
Thursday morning Bible study with
refreshments and visiting following.
Various inventions kept hte conversation
lively in the afternoon. The news from
the Smith County Pioneer was read Friday
morning and bingo was played in the
afternoon. Other evening activities
include puzzles, card games, and
watching television and movies.
Pastor Becky Saddler and members of the
United Church had the Sunday afternoon
worship.
The remodeling is
completed except for the nurses'
station. The removing of walls, new
paint, and new floor and window
coverings opens up the outdoors and
makes the living area much more
spacious. Come in and have a look!
Bessie Bierman was able to return to
her home in Kensington. We are happy for
her, but will miss her.
Guests
signing the register were Greta Smedley
and Bert Tollis with Lois Roller; John
and Erna Zink with Garratt Jansonius;
Esther Norden and Maria Seemann with
friends; Melanie Ewing and Lyle and
Shirley Hartman with Bessie Bierman;
Elaine Hamilton with Myrtle Larson and
Doris Kuhlmann; Sid and Beth Scott and
Mike and Dianna Rice with Lola Peters;
Lorena Stephens with Jesse Godsey; Ora
Elliott with Zelda Elliott; Arnold Smith
with Ruth Smith; Dianna Rice, Greg
Kuhlmann and Max Kuhlmann and Ruth
Bienhoff with Dorine Kuhlmann; Mary
Struckhoff with Aleen Schalansky; Deke
Beckmann with Leonard Beckmann; Pat
Bienhoff with Louis Bienhoff, Mae
Donovan, and Mary and Montra Jones; Kim
Dennis with Ronald and Helen Molzahn.
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