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Kensington Community News
June 22, 2009
Fix-Up at Roadside Park Planned
The Kensington Commercial Club is
making plans to re-store the Kensington
Roadside Park on Highway 36. More
information will be forthcoming in the
future. They are looking for pictures of
the "wishing well" that was in the park
a number of years ago, and perhaps would
plan to design another similar to it. If
you have a picture, please lend it to
Mary Beach at the City Office or Randy
Dues at the Kensington Community Store.
Your help will be appreciated.
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Harvest, 2009!!
It
doesn't take a genius to know what will
soon be happening in the Kensington
community. Eavesdropping on
conversations note they are all centered
on the upcoming harvest. When will it
begin and will the weather hold?
Weather forecasts indicate a hot,
humid week with little or no expected
rainfall which might allow test cuttings
by the end of the week. Last week had
many cloudy days with high humidity and
a number of evening showers to slow the
ripening progression. Another .50 rain
fell Saturday afternoon and evening
without wind or hail so complaints
should not be forthcoming when
destruction from severe storms are
reported almost daily from parts of
Kansas. Temperatures could reach 100
with humidity to match this week. It
will be hot, but it means wheat harvest
in Kansas will soon be here.
People having birthdays later this week
predict that Mother Nature will be on
time, and they will be celebrating
birthdays with harvest in full swing.
Please be careful whether working
directly in the harvest or driving on
the roads or being an interest
spectator.
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Evening to
Honor Veterans
The
Heartland Worship Center of rural Agra
will present "One Nation Under God" to
honor our veterans Sunday, June 28. The
evening will begin with a free meal for
all veterans and their families at 5:30
p.m. A musical program showcasing
"Letters from Home" will be presented at
7 p.m. The evening will close with a
watermelon feed. Please bring lawn
chairs and show your patriotism and
appreciation to those who fought for the
freedoms we all enjoy.
Those
wishing to attend the meal are asked to
please call 638-2309 or 638-2801 and
leave a message with an approximate
number of people planning to come.
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Japanese Display at
Library
Nancy Hagman has
an interesting display in the showcase
at the Kensington Community/School
Library. The Hagmans hosted an exchange
student from Japan a number of years ago
and were graced with many gifts of
appreciation from her. Come in and see
these beautiful gifts and articles which
are on display.
Many new books,
DVD's and VCR's for all ages are being
added to the shelves for your check-out
at the Library. Reading a good book or
magazine on these hot afternoons is a
nice way to "beat the heat."
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Interesting Program on Iraq
The K-town Kates and their guests,
members of the Middle Cedar Unit, met at
the St. John Lutheran Parish Hall Monday
evening, June 15. Sheila Dues gave a
very interesting and informative program
about her tour in Iraq as a member of a
Kansas National Guard Unit called to
active duty.
Donna Westbrook,
hostess, served a delicious frozen
dessert with tea and coffee after the
program. The K-town Kates held a short
business meeting to conclude the
evening's events.
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Senior Center
Notes
June birthdays were celebrated
with a large attendance for the dinner
on Thursday. Only two celebrants were
present. Pinochle will be played
Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Menus
Monday, June
29--Smothered steak, mashed potatoes,
green beans, bread, pears
Tuesday, June 20--Macaroni & cheese w/smokies,
Calif. blend vegs, bread, watermelon,
cookie
July menus are not
available.
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Boswell/Vrbas
Nuptials Saturday
Beth
Boswell, daughter of Cheryl and Gary
Foreman of Kensington and William and
Trish Boswell of Benedict, Neb, and
Travis Vrbas, son of Donna and Terry
Vrbas of Mankato, were joined in
marriage at the Heartland Worship Center
near Agra Saturday, June 20. The
reception and dance followed at the
Kensington Legion Hall.
Beth is
a 2002 graduate of West Smith County
High School and a 2006 graduate of
Emporia State University with a degree
in elementary education. She is an
English teacher in Stockton. Travis
graduated from Mankato High School and
Kansas State University with a degree in
accounting. He is employed by Mapes and
Miller, CPA Service, in Norton. They
will make their home in Phillipsburg.
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Slavik/Lane
vows in Hays
Emily Slavik,
daughter of Daryl and Bonnie Slavik of
Kensington, and Scott Lane, son of
Robert and Sandra Lane of Palestine,
Tex., were joined in marriage at the
First Presbyterian Church in Hays
Saturday afternoon, June 20.
Emily is a 2003 graduate of Kensington
High School and a 2007 graduate of Fort
Hays Sate University. She works as a
Juvenile Probation Officer in Palestine,
Tex. Scott graduated from Palestine High
School and is a graduate of Baker
University and from Fort Hays State
University with a graduate degree. He is
a teacher/coach in the Palestine area.
They will make their home in Palestine.
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Bridal Shower
for Staci Bertholf
Staci
Bertholf, bride-to-be of Derek Foreman
on July 25, was honored with a bridal
shower on June 4 at the Kensington
Community Center. Hostesses were Kathy,
Ashley, and Amber Schmid of Kensington,
Sue and Katie Hickman of Bonner Springs,
and Ashley and Addyson Beaumont of
Beloit. Assorted cupcakes, mints, crab
meat and cucumber sandwiches, and
crackers were served with iced tea and
punch.
Guests present were Tara
Bertholf, Staci's mother, Charlene
Smith, Derek's mother, Marilyn Bertholf
of Smith Center and Lynda Rau of
Abilene, grandmothers of the bride, and
Wanda Fink of Kensington, grandmother of
the groom. Geraldine Schmid of Alma,
Neb., great-grandmother of the groom,
was unable to attend.
Others
present were Ashley Bertholf, Linda and
Larissa Dettmer, Evelyn Levin, Michelle
Rust and Lexi, Tara Seemann, Mary
Struckhoff, Kristine, Jackie, and
Madeline Reneberg, and Matraca Forrell,
all of Kensington; Dixie Hesterman of
Agra; Beulah Johnso of Phillipsburg, and
Chris and Brittany Kirchhoff of Athol. A
number of invited guests were unable to
attend but sent gifts.
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Deaths of Local
Interest
Death of
Marjorie Barron
Marjorie
Barron, 92, died at the Smith County
Hospital Thursday, June 11, 2009. Her
deceased husband, Starr, grew up in the
Kensington community. She worked in a
number of businesses in Smith Center and
was well-kown in the community. She is
survived by a daughter, Bonnie Barron of
Lakewood, Colo.
A memorial
graveside service was held Wednesday at
the Fairview Cemetery in Smith Center. A
more complete obituary was in last
week's issue.
Death of
Elfrieda (Rahjes) Pagenkopf
Elfrieda Pagenkopf, 88, of Herrington
died Sunday, June 21,2009. She is the
daughter of the late Henry and Marie
Rahjes. She was preceded in death by her
husband. Survivors include her daughter,
Deborah Reeves of Wichita; two sisters,
Lora Dettmer of Agra and Doris Long of
Emporia; and one grandchild.
The
funeral was Wednesday at Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church in Herrington.
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Around the Community
Joan Hardisty of Athol is recovering
from surgery at the Salina Regional
Medical Center and hopes to be dismissed
the end of the week.
Ann Ferguson
continues at the Phillips County
Hospital for treatment and therapy
following a stroke.
Bob and Jan
Davis of Washington, Utah, are now
official residents of Kensington and
anxious to get acquainted with their new
neighbors and friends. Bob and Jan
bought a house on S. Washington from Don
and Cathy Bronson several years ago.
They were looking to spend their
retirement years in a mid-western Kansas
farm community. After traveling the area
for this special location, they chose
Kensington because of the friendliness
of the people they met in the community.
They completed their move last week. Bob
enjoys antique tractors and Jan "likes
to play with Barbies" according to her
husband. She buys Barbie dolls on garage
sales and then restores them with new
clothes and hair stylings. No,. they do
not have any relatives in this area.
Elizabeth Wiens, Solomon and Eden of
Kearney, Neb., are spending some time
here with their parents and
grandparents, Don and Doris Wiens and
Bill and Marge Hofer, while the husband
and father, Darren, oversees a
remodeling project at the family home.
Weekend visitors of Marlin and
Ginger Smith were their daughter and
sons, Carla Hajek, Cooper and Carter of
Hugoton.
Melba and Jerry Hagman
of Claudell, her sisters, Andee and
Steve Black of Peoria, Ariz., and Janice
and Ivan Erickson of St. Michael, Minn.,
along with their children and
grandchildren, Kent, Tamra and Darah
Portenier of Kirwin, Kayla Johnson of
Carrollton, Tex., Doug, Kim, Jessica and
Rachael Walker of Ames, Iowa, Joe,
Garrick and Garrison Walker of Lincoln,
Neb. and Shannon, Rebecca, Naman and
Pierson Brown of Overland Park, gathered
at the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City
Friday, June 12, for a family reunion.
Their uncle, Bob Sherrid of St.
Louis, MO, and his grandson, Robert,
from Florida joined them Saturday.
Cheeseburger Paradise was chosen for the
Saturday evening celebration for Shannon
and Ivan's birthdays and Doug and Kim's
wedding anniversary. Charles and Edith
Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., joined them
Saturday for visiting and dinner.
Everyone enjoyed the Water Park,
shopping at Cabela's, the Mall, and
Putt-Putt golf. The concensus of the
group is that the green water slide is
the most fun.
Jennifer Bruns of
Marshall, Minn., visited her parents and
sister, Paul, Deb, and Leah Bienhoff,
over the weekend. She came especially to
be a member of the bridal party for her
friend Beth Boswell Saturday evening.
Ann Vaughan of Manhattan spent the
weekend with her aunt, Ruth Bienhoff.
She came especially to wish her aunt,
Dorine Kuhlmann, a happy birthday at
Prairie Haven. They attended the 90th
birthday party of Alvina Kuhlmann in
Smith Center Saturday.
Why is it?
The easiest way to find something lost
is to buy a replacement.
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Notes from
Prairie Haven
The usual
activities are held each morning with
hair and nail care being done on Monday.
One-one sessions are also held daily.
Weddings were an interesting discussion
Monday afterenoon. Bingo was played
Tuesday. Fruits and vegetables and also
cats were Wednesday afternoon topics.
The Hearland Worship Center had
the Thursday morning Bible study.
Visiting with coffee time was held
afterwards. During the afternoon, June
being "dairy month" created remembrances
about milking chores and herding and
taking care of cows. The local news was
read Friday morning. Bingo was played in
the afternoon and a movie was shown. The
residents always enjoy the Lawrence Welk
Show and Hee Haw over the weekend.
Pastor Becky Saddler of the United
Church of Kensington pesided over the
Sunday afternoon worship service with a
number of parishioners in attendance.
Lois Hrabe served as pianist for the
singing of hymns.
Dorine
Kuhlmann was honored with a birthday
party Sunday afternoon after the worship
service in the dining room. Her children
and grandchildren, Anita Hagman, Dianna,
Mike and Kerby Rice, Max, Patty, Leah
and Taylor Kuhlmann, and Greg, Julie and
Lyle Kuhlmann served ice cream and cake.
Guests were Dorine's sister, Arlene
Benn; her sister-in-law, Ruth Bienhoff;
niece, Ann Vaughan of Manhattan;
friends, Vic and Betty Kirchhofff, Lyle
and Linda Morgan, and Eulonda Hagman;
church members, John and Becky Saddler,
Lois Hrabe, Mike Isom, Ginger Smith,
Doris Wiens, and Sandy Powell; and
Prairie Haven residents and staff.
Visitors signing the guest book were
Deanna Schmidt with Clara Beckmann;
Georgetta Kinyon with friends; Kyleigh
Ratliff and Kaycee Jerby with Pearl
Ratliff; Sid and Beth Scott with Lola
Peters; Leora Smith with Lorraine
Grauerholz; Lois Runion with Georgia
Endsley; Mary Struckhoff with Aleen
Schalansky; Erma Jansonius with Garratt
Jansonius; Vernon Kuhlmann with Doris
Kuhlmann; Kim Dennis with Helen and
Ronald Molzahn; Ora Elliott with Zelda
Elliott, Esther Norden with Clara
Beckmann and friends.
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