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Kensington Community News
April 12, 2010
Simple Grace Concert at United Church
Friday Evening
Simple Grace, a concert of Christian
music, will be returning to the United
Church of Kensington Friday, April 16 at
7 p.m. Simple Grace is a talented
musical family from rural Martell, Neb.,
and features Jim and Kathy Hitch and
five of their eight children. They were
well received when they appeared at the
United Church about two years ago. The
concert will appeal to the entire family
as their talented children range in age
from 10 to 25 years, and they play at
least eight different musical
instruments. There is no admission
charge, but free will donations will be
taken for their ministry.
Everyone is invited to attend as the
Hitch family "sings music of heaven in a
united purpose to touch the souls of
men." The church is handicapped
accessible. You will be blessed with
their performance.
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Dennis Tire Store is Sold
Ryan and Tiffany Rietzke have purchased
the Dennis Tire Store in Kensington and
took over ownership on April 1. The
business will be named Rietzke Tire
Store, and Tyrel Smith will be in charge
of operations. The Rietzkes state that
they will continue the services that the
former owner, Glenn Dennis, has offered
and are planning to perhaps add a few
entities in the future. They solicit
your business, and you are invited to
come in, get acquainted and see what
they have to offer.
Glenn Dennis, former owner, states that
he purchased the business from
Kensington Co-op about 20 years ago and
has been "on deck' since that time. When
asked what he pans to do in the future,
he states, "My wife, Diane, also retired
as a laboratory technician at the
Phillips County Hospital after 31 years
on March 31, and we're just going to do
what we want to do", but he adds, "The
Kensington community has been good to
me." The community, in turn, thanks him
for his many years of providing for the
needs of the people. Enjoy your
retirement, Glenn and Diane!!
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Prom Promenade after Banquet
There will be a Red Carpet Promenade
prior to the Thunder Ridge High School
Prom Dance on Saturday, April 17. The
Red Carpet event will start at 8:30 p.m.
and take place in front of the high
school gym. The public is invited to
attend to see the students dressed in
their formal attire.
The prom dance will follow in the High
School Gym from 9 p.m. to midnight. The
post prom party will be from 12:30 a.m.
to 3:00 a.m. at the middle School Gym in
Agra.
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Error on Alumni Invitations
The invitations for the
Kensington/Thunder Ridge High School
Alumni Banquet should be going out in
the mail this week. The e-mail address
is incorrect. Questions should be
directed to khsgoldbugs@qmail.com or
call B.J.Westbrook at 785-476-3209.
The banquet will be held Saturday
evening, May 29 at the Kensington Legion
with the Class of 1990 as hosts. All ten
year classes ending in "0" will be
honored. Tickets must be ordered in
advance. Watch for more information.
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Kensington Library Notes
There is a new display of Books are Fun
at the Kensington Community/School
Library. There are a lot of nice
graduation and Mothers Day gift ideas
and also a number of cute children's
books. Orders must be finalized by
Monday, April 19. The library will be
open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for
your convenience.
There are lots of new DVD releases and
Oscar movies available for check-out at
your library. They are "Alvin and the
Chipmunks: The Squeakquel", "Sherlock
Homes" , "Twilight Saga: New Moon",
"2012", "Precious", "The Hurt Locker",
"Up in the Air", "Old Dogs", "The Blind
Side", "Jillian Michaels - 30 Day
Shred", and "Season 1 - Whose Line Is It
Anyway?"
New adult books on the shelves are
"Letters to God: A Novel" (from the
major motion picture) by Patrick
Doughtie; "The Cross Gardener" by Jason
F. Wright; and "The Postmistress" by
Sarah Blake.
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USD-110 School Activities
Thursday, April 15--MS track at Norton,
9:30 a.m.
Friday, April 16--MS Mid-terms sent home
with students
Saturday, April 17-- HS Prom Social Time
at HS gym, 6:30 p.m.
Prom dinner, 7:00 p.m.
Red Carpet Promenade, 8:30 p.m..
Dance, 9 to 12 o,n,
Post Prom at MS Gym in Agra, 12:30 a.m.
to 3 a.m.
Monday, April 19--Bus evacuation drills
(HS, 2:15 p.m.; GS, 2:40 p.m.; MS, 3:10
p.m.)
Mother/KAY Banquet at HS Gym, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20--HS track, N. Valley
hosts at Logan, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24--State Music Festival
in Wichita
USD-110 Menus at Kensington
Monday, April 19--Hoagie boy sandwich,
oven fries, au gratin cauliflower, diced
peaches, cake, milk
Tuesday, April 20--Enchiladas, Spanish
rice, lettuce salad, crackers, fruit
cocktail, milk
Wednesday, April 21--Roast beef, whipped
potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls, baby
carrots, cherry crisp, milk
Thursday, April 22--Sub sandwich,
nachos, cole slaw, dill spear, pineapple
bites, milk
Friday, April 23--Hamburgers, oven
fries, baked beans, fruit salad, milk
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To Celebrate Birthdays at Community
Center
The April birthdays will be celebrated
at the Kensington Senior/Community
Center Thursday, April 15 at noon.
Double deck pinochle will be played
Monday, April 19 at 1 p.m Pinochle party
will be Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
There were 12 out to play pitch on April
8. Winners were Gilbert Kuhlmann, high;
Lelia Grauerholz, low, and Donna
Westbrook, most 13s.
Menus
Monday, April 19--Hamburger gravy,
winter mix vegs, applesauce, biscuit,
cook's choice complement
Tuesday, April 20--Roast, mashed
potatoes/gravy, seasoned carrots, bread,
peaches
Wednesday, April 21--Ham & beans,
strawberries & bananas, cornbread, bar
cookie
Thursday, April 22--Meat balls,
scalloped potatoes, peas, bread, mixed
fruit
Friday, April 23--Baked chicken, mashed
potatoes/gravy, mixed vegs, roll,
orange/pineapple salad
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Annual Meeting of Community Store Held
The annual meeting of the Kensington
Community Store was held April 8 at 7
p.m. at the Kensington Legion Hall.
President Jeff Nech called the meeting
to order, and the minutes were read by
secretary Bonnie Slavik. They were
approved as read. The financial report
was given by Tyler Blank.
Manager Randy Dues stated that sales for
2009 were down compared to 2008, and
labor costs were also down. He reported
that the WIC sales in 2009 were up and
the ATM machine was being used more. An
unannounced health inspection occurred
in February, 2010, and the several minor
infractions were corrected on the spot.
Repairs have been done on the used
coolers that were installed 7 years ago,
and more maintenance is necessary.
Discussion was held on questions
addressed from the floor.
Manager Dues thanked the board members,
but most of all the loyal customers that
support the Community Store. It will
take the "whole community" to support
the store for it to continue to be
successful. Your support is needed and
very much appreciated. If you have
questions, suggestions or concerns,
please contact one of the board members
or Randy Dues. They will be glad to
visit with you.
Board members were re-elected for
another 2 year term. They are Tyler
Blank, position #5; Bonnie Slavik,
position # 6; and Stacy Cole, position #
7.
Names for door prizes were drawn as
follows: Georgetta Kinyon, $25 gift
certificate; Leland Rahjes, $15 gift
certificate, and Doc Grauerholz, $10
gift certificate. The meeting was
adjourned.
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Around
the Community
Kristie Shaffer has purchased the former
Simmons Mortuary on Main Street in
Kensington. She and her 12 year old son,
Nicholas, have mpved there. Her eventual
plans are to make it into a Bed and
Breakfast.
Eldon and Dorene Rietzke of Salina
recently celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary with their family. The
Rietzkes operated Rietzke Super Market
in Kensington for many years before
moving to Salina. Their address is 1101
Fairway Ave., Salina, KS 67451.
Ron and Carmen Rice spent the Easter
weekend with Ron and Denise Werner,
Jordan, Jessica and Sarah in Mitchell,
S.D.
Marie Seemann drove to Overland Park
Saturday to spend Easter with her son
and family, Louis and Kristi Seemann,
Alex, Ariel and Ava.
Jo Grow of Omaha visited her friend,
Armi McPherson last week. They went to
Phillipsburg and Glade and attended St.
Mary's Catholic Church Saturday evening
om Smith Center before having supper at
Pooches. They went to Storz Auction
Sunday afternoon in Smith Center after
attending the Legion pancake dinner in
Kensington..
Ron and Linda Sasse of Kansas City were
recent visitors of his aunt, Evelyn
Norden.
Eulonda Hagman and Barbara and Jenny
Reilley spent Sunday with Melvin and
Lavona Gruber in Concordia.
Many youngsters in grades 3 thru 8
participated in the 3 on 3 tournament at
the Kensington gym over the weekend. The
boys had their time on Saturday and the
girls played Sunday afternoon. Many
spectators were present to watch the
fun. Jerry and Lauren Webb were in
charge of the planning, but it takes
many willing volunteers to make the
tournament a success.
A large crowd was out for the Legion
pancake dinner on a beautiful Sunday
noon at the Legion Hall. The proceeds
will go for scholarships.
George and Sandy Powell were Sunday
dinner guests at the home of Clifford
and iris Hahn in Osborne. In the
afternoon they called on Ardith
Rothenberger whose husband, Gerald, had
passed away on Friday. George and Sandy
returned for the graveside service at 10
a.m. Wednesday. Clifford, Iris, Ardith
and Gerald were all George's classmates.
The Powells transported Kindergarten
thru Grade 6 students to Logan Monday
with the Thunder Ridge school busses
Monday for a field trip and had lunch
with Mr. and Mrs. Kent Blake. Kent is
the manager of the Logan Rest Home and
the Blakes had sold their home in Norton
and had just purchased a home in Logan.
Thought to ponder: "To get something you
never had, you have to do something you
never did."
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Prairie
Haven Notes
After the morning greetings and
exercises on Monday, manicures were
given, and one-one sessions are held
daily. Easter was discussed in the
afternoon. Current events were shared
Tuesday morning and bingo was played in
the afternoon. Current events were
discussed again Wednesday. A recipe for
the day was presented in the afternoon
and questions about money were
discussed.
The United Church had the Thursday
morning Bible study and the beauty shop
was open. The Big Band Era created a lot
of interest in the afternoon. Bingo was
played Friday. The usual card games and
movie and television watching were done
on Saturday.
First St. John Lutheran Church had the
Sunday afternoon worship service.
Visitors signing the register were Maria
Seemann with friends; Janice Miller with
Pearl Ratliff; Loretta Beckmann with
Dorine Kuhlmann; Ora Elliott with Zelda
Elliott; Virgie Ratliff with Pearl
Ratliff; Betty Gitchel with Ralph
Gitchel; Pat Bienhoff with Louie
Bienhoff and Montra and Mary Jones;
Gilbert Kuhlmann with friends.
Members of the Rice family come in
Sunday morning to have coffee and visit
with Lola Peters.
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