The turkey and dressing, ham, potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, and rolls were quickly served by the volunteers at the Legion Thanksgiving dinner.  Volunteers had come the night before to debone the five large turkey that were done to perfection, peel the potatoes, ready the tables, etc. Some came early Thanksgiving morning finish the cooking and put on the finishing touches. The tables were heavy laden with salads and desserts brought by those attending. About 180 persons signed the registration. The crowd was smaller than in previous years perhaps because the beautiful weather beckoned more folks to travel out-of-town to gather with family and friends.

Thursday, Dec. 3--Middle School Basketball at Damar, 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 4--High School Basketball with Alma , Neb. , at Kensington, 4 p.m.

Senior Class Soup Supper in FACS room, 4:30-7 p.m.

Junior Class Cake Raffle

Saturday, Dec. 5--NW KS Honor Band and Choir at Hays, TBA

Monday, Dec. 7--Scholars Bowl at Hill City , 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8-- Lakeside/Osborne HS Basketball Tournament at Downs , 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10--Middle School Basketball with Northern Valley at Agra , 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12, Lakeside/Osborne BB Tournament Continues, TBA

Monday, Dec. 14--K-Grade 12 Christmas program at Kensington Gym, 7 p.m.

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Monday, Dec. 7-- Stromboli , scalloped potatoes, peas, rosy applesauce

Tuesday, Dec. 8--Goulash, whipped potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, pineapple tidbits

Wednesday, Dec. 9--Taco burger, nachos, refried beans, apples w/caramel dip, sugar cookies

Thursday, Dec. 10--Sub sandwich, potato salad, vegetable relishes, dill spear, spicy pears

The handrail along the walk to the front door has been installed. The pipe for the project was donated by Jim Black of Cedar. The light that focuses on the flag has also been installed. The installation for both of these projects was donated by Kensington's Handyman, Randy Countryman. The automatic opener on the front door has been ordered and will be installed as soon as it arrives. The available funds have surpassed the cost of the opener and installation and will be used for other projects. Thanks to everyone who helped with these projects.

The Kensington Food Pantry will be open Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. as this is the only open Saturday date in December. The Kensington Lions will meet for Ladies Night Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The Board of Directors will meet Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. Pitch will be played Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p..m. The auction for the two remaining houses of the Ted Levin estate will be at the Center Friday, Dec. 11. Cookies and coffee will be served by the Center to those attending. The Christmas party will be Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Please bring a gift according to your gender \not to exceed $5 to exchange.

Manager Armi McPherson accompanied by Luetta Beckman took advantage of the long weekend to spend time with their families in Omaha .

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Terry Smith was scheduled to be dismissed today (Monday) from a Wichita hospital where he had an intrigue heart procedure.

Dixie Hesterman is undergoing extensive therapy at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney , Neb. She enjoys mail and seeing people from home that stop to say "Hi."

Marie Wangerin spent several days in the hospital for treatment of an infection and was able to return to Prairie Haven Monday.

Geri Best is recovering at the home of her daughter, Sherry and Danny Newbrey, following recent heart surgery in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney , Neb.

J.R. and Angel Rice, Crystal and Gracie have moved into the house they purchased from the Ted Levin estate at 123 N. Washington . They formerly lived across the street from the High School.

Bob and Donna Westbrook were in Colorado Springs the weekend before Thanksgiving with their daughter and family, Janelle, David and McKenzie Grau. They enjoyed getting to pick up McKenzie from pre-school and celebrating Bob's birthday and their wedding anniversary.

Paul, Deb, and Leah Bienhoff accompanied by Deb's mother, Bernice Becker of Norton, enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Deb's brother and wife, Chris and Gina Becker in Manhattan.

Thanksgiving day guests of Stan and Carolyn Billings were Leonard and Linda Robinson of Smith Center, Ariel Robinson and Eric Robinson and friend, Sarah Chaloupa, of Manhattan, Ron and Sheila Jansonius, Molly and Morgan of Oberlin, Tyrel Billings and Randi Horn of Manhattan, Greg and Robin Billings, Nolan and Kendra Billings of Kensington. The 15th wedding anniversary of Greg and Robin Billings was also celebrated. Phone greetings were received from Ed, Debbie and Ian Murdoch of Hendersonville , N.C., and Joshua Billings of San Bernadino, Calif.

Dick Detwiler's guests at the Legion on Thanksgiving were his children, Dixie King of Manhattan, Bruce Detwiler of Eldorado, and Jane Whitlea of Denton , Tex. , their spouses and families.

Diann and Mike Hrabe of Canton hosted a post-Thanksgiving dinner Saturday. Those enjoying the day together were Peggy and Harold Hamilton of Houston, Tex., Sara Hamilton of Chicago, Melinda and Lee Mazzarella of Colorado Springs, Victor and Vince Mazzarella of Golden, Colo., Shane, Laura, Lindsay and Matt Hrabe of McPherson, Dustin Abrames of Galva, Kans., and Dan, Trina, Raini, and Owen Hrabe, Joel, Kindra, Blane, and Benton Hrabe, and Lois Hrabe, all of Kensington. Stopping to visit in the afternoon were Pat Johnson of Canton and Duston Johnson and his family, Josh, Appolis, and Aleya from Derby .

Larry and Lori Miller of Kearney, Neb., Holly Clarke and friend, Glenn, of Minnesota, and Lucine Harris of Salina had Thanksgiving dinner at the Legion and along with Irene Hilbrink of Phillipsburg were together with Don and Pat Bienhoff and enjoyed seeing many of their friends.

Ed and Janese Erickson of North Platte, Neb., Scott and Sara Nachtigal, Isabella and Sam of Kearney, Neb., and Dean and Darlene Miller had thanksgiving dinner with Tim and Denise Miller and family. On Friday the twenty-two members of Denise's family began arriving for their weekend together.

Together with Ruth Wolf at the Legion Thanksgiving were Pat Macuso of Lees Summit, Mo., Wes and Bev Mills of Bonner Springs, Craig Wolf and Nolan Burns of Concordia, and Ron and Marlene Wolf, Joe, Beth, Joseph and Logan Burns, and Erica Wolf and Jesse of Kensington.

Ruth and Shawn Levin drove to Brighton , Colo. , to spend the holiday weekend with Yvonne Levin. They report lots of corn and some milo still in the fields waiting to be harvested in western Kansas and eastern Colorado . .

Margaret and Marvin Meisinger and Donna and Warren Kreutziger of Marion and Orren and Earlene Bronson and some of their families were together at Doug Ford's home Saturday.

The family of Norma Larson gathered at her home over Thanksgiving. Present were her children KaraLee Fisher of Perry, Jan Smith of Elgin , IL , Lea Norcross of Champaign , IL and Galen Larson of Kensington, their spouses and their families. Your correspondent saw Jan and Lea in the Community Store Friday trying to figure out how much chili soup to make for the whole group.

The driveway and street were filled with vehicles on Saturday as the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gathered at the home of Alice Rietzke on North Main Street . Being able to overflow to the front lawn in the afternoon added to their pleasure.

Chris and Megan Broeckelman of Natoma, Joel and Connie Bienhoff and Paul, Deb, and Leah Bienhoff enjoyed a soup supper and post-thanksgiving visiting Friday evening at the home of Ruth Bienhoff.

Your correspondent apologizes that the reports on gatherings may have omissions, but she states only those she saw and visited with and are not an actual account. It was great to see so many return to spend time with family and friends. It was a perfect weekend for travel with temperatures warm enough for outdoor visiting. It's not too late to report your company next week.

The usual morning activities were held with daily one-one sessions. Hair care and manicures were done Monday. Homemade bread was a savory subject in the afternoon discussion. Current events were given and bingo was played on Tuesday. Turkey talk was held in preparation for Thanksgiving and residents talked about the many things they are thankful for. Family visitors and dinners were held on Thanksgiving. The local news was read Friday and bingo was played. Card games, puzzles, and television shows were weekend activities.

Visitors signing the register were Darold and Joyce Grauerholz with Lorraine Grauerholz; Mike, Dianna and Kerby Rice with Lola Peters and Dorine Kuhlmann; Maria Seemann with friends; George, Debra, Erin and Trent Ferguson, Betty Sidmann, Matt Sidman and Jackie and Molly Norman with Ann Ferguson; Jessica Werner and Carmen Rice with friends; Sid and Beth Scott with Lola Peters; Curtis and Mary Beach with Isa Kienzle; Sonja Adams and children with Ronald and Helen Molzahn; Ora Elliott with Zelda Elliott; Ronald and Shelia Jansonius, Molly and Morgan with Garrett Jansonius.