News for 6/17/2020

Retirement Party A retirement party will be held in honor of Mr. Jeff Yoxall at the Thunder Ridge Elementary School, 128 S Kansas St, Kensington KS, on Thursday June 25th from 9:00 to noon. Cards can be sent to the Thunder Ridge District Office, PO Box 188, Kensington KS 66951. Conceal and Carry Class Are you looking to get your conceal carry permit? Come join us in getting your state required classroom and live fire training, so you too can get the added benefits. June 20th in Kensington, KS at 9:00am.  SB 45 that allows a resident to carry within state boundaries. But without your permit you may be violating state law and not even know it. Contact Skylar Tuxhorn for any questions. Visit website or facebook page Tuxhorn Tactical to book. https://tuxhorntactical.com/upcoming-classes; https://www.facebook.com/Tuxhorn-Tactical-2041889779409841/ Kensington Pool is Open! The Kensington Swimming Pool has opened for the summer! Hours are 1:30-7:00pm daily. We look forward to seeing you, but please be aware of some different rules due to COVID. *Please don't come if you feel sick, have fever, headache, etc. Summer pool prices: Season pass for Family $80 or Single $40, Daily one time entry is $2, Use of baby pool Free; Pool party $70; American Red Cross Swimming lessons in Group $30 or Private $45. American Legion is Open Please join us Friday evening for supper! Our hours are 6-8pm or please call us at 785-476-3204 and we'll make your supper to go.  Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing everyone. Kensington Library is Open The library is now open to the public and we will gladly take your returns. We are opening the West door only at this time and the thru-wall drop slot next to the west door is now unlocked. Also please keep in mind that things will look a bit different and we do have social distancing guidelines.  Regular Summer Hours: Mondays 2-7pm, Tuesday thru Saturday 9am-2pm. But please feel free to call 476-2219 if you prefer curbside pickup and we will accommodate.  Weekly Inspiration We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. - Joseph Campbell The souls that have seen the darkest days can shine the brightest light. Keep going. - Unknown I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. - Michael Jordan ISO NEWS Send your info to Erica Barnes at ebarnes8185@gmail.com with subject line: NEWS; or feel free to call 785-476-8185. For the full, in color edition, visit www.kensingtonks.net. -- Erica Barnes Library Director; K-3 & HS Librarian Kensington Community/School Library 785-476-2219 or 8185 (cell) Fill your mind with truth; fill your heart with love; and fill your life with service. - Thomas S. Monson