News for 7/11/2018
Engagement Announcement!
Tony and Lori Ifland and Greg and Robin Billings are thrilled to announce the approaching marriage of their children, Katelyn Ifland and Nolan Billings, August 4, 2018. Grandparents of the bride are Kent and Sandra Ifland, Junction City and Ruth Ann Jellison, Protection, KS. Grandparents of the groom are Stan and Carolyn Billings, Kensington, and David and Kay Anderson, Amherst, NE
Katelyn is a 2016 graduate of Smith Center High School and attends Fort Hays State University, majoring in nursing. Nolan graduated from Thunder Ridge High School in 2015 and Hutchinson Community College in 2017 in Automotive Technology. He is employed by James Motor Company in Hays as a auto tech.
The couple will be married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Smith Center, with a supper reception and dance following at the American Legion in Kensington.
Back row, standing (l-r): Brooke McDowell, Caden Mayer, Kaydence Dodds, Hannah Nelson, Gideon Nelson, Evan Slavik, Ruby Osthoff, Madison Brown, Declan Tweedy, Peyton Chestnut, Brillon McDowell, Anne Abbott.Middle row, sitting (l-r): Alex Keshmiry, Bryant Krueger, Braxtyn Dodds, Breckyn McDowell, Cameron Hardacre, KensLy Blank, Lexi Rust, Jakeb Brown, Katie Golden.Front row, laying left-Wysteria Corbett, right-Leah Bienhoff.Not pictured: Sam and Shae Baker, Alanna Schroeter
Kensington Swim Team
This summer, a swim team was created by pool manager Amy Abbott along with Anne Abbott. This awesome group of swimmers is called the Kensington Sting Rays. The coaches worked with the kids to improve their swimming technique and ability and many entered in meets to experience competition each Saturday. It was a great 1st season for the String Rays!
Library Ice Cream Social
The annual Ice Cream Social at the Kensington Community/School Library is scheduled for Monday, July 30 from 6:30-8:00pm. The deleted & used books for will be set out for sale starting July 23 through Aug. 3rd. Please feel free to donate books, especially outgrown children’s books, for this book sale. Deliver your donations to the library by Saturday, July 21, so they can be added to our sale tables. Come join us for homemade ice cream and good company Monday evening, July 30th from 6:30-8:00pm.
United Church News
Regular church service will not be held on Sunday, July 22 at the United Church in Kensington. Instead, please join us for the “Cowboy” Church Service held at the fairgrounds in Smith Center starting at 10:30am under the covered arena. The Smith County Free fair runs July 19-July 23. Many of our community youth are involved, so please take time to come visit and see their projects.
American Legion
Legion members: it’s time to pay your dues for the year. Please see Marlin, Steve or Bob to pay your Legion dues.
Friday Menu, July 13th, serving from 6:00-8:30pm: Mexican stuffed shells, tossed salad, and garlic bread. Our cold plate special will be a tuna salad wrap, creamy cucumbers, and English pea salad. Our dessert will be creamy strawberry pie. We'll have our regular menu as well. Please let us know if you'd like to reserve a table or for us to make your supper to go by calling 785-476-3204. Hope to see you Friday!
P.S. Next week please plan to be with us for supper as we will be celebrating Karen Pollock's birthday! She turns 80 on Thursday the 19th so please join us Friday night, July 20th to help her celebrate! No gifts please, but cards are welcomed.
Weekly Inspiration
Imagine meeting someone who wanted to learn your past not to punish you but to understand how you needed to be loved.
You never know what people are going through and sometimes the people with the biggest smiles are struggling the most, so be kind, Always.
Never forget yesterday, but always live for today, because you never know what tomorrow can bring, or what it can take away.
Be patient... You're about to overcome something you have been dealing with. Your mind and heart will soon be at peace again. Everything will be okay.
ISO NEWS
Your news is important to us. Send your stories and information to Erica Barnes at ebarnes8185@gmail.com with subject line: NEWS. Or feel free to call 785-476-8185.
Library Ice Cream SocialThe annual Ice Cream Social at the Kensington Community/School Library is scheduled for Monday, July 30 from 6:30-8:00pm. The deleted & used books for will be set out for sale starting July 23 through Aug. 3rd. Please feel free to donate books, especially outgrown children’s books, for this book sale. Deliver your donations to the library by Saturday, July 21, so they can be added to our sale tables. Come join us for homemade ice cream and good company Monday evening, July 30th from 6:30-8:00pm.United Church NewsRegular church service will not be held on Sunday, July 22 at the United Church in Kensington. Instead, please join us for the “Cowboy” Church Service held at the fairgrounds in Smith Center starting at 10:30am under the covered arena. The Smith County Free fair runs July 19-July 23. Many of our community youth are involved, so please take time to come visit and see their projects.American LegionLegion members: it’s time to pay your dues for the year. Please see Marlin, Steve or Bob to pay your Legion dues.Friday Menu, July 13th, serving from 6:00-8:30pm: Mexican stuffed shells, tossed salad, and garlic bread. Our cold plate special will be a tuna salad wrap, creamy cucumbers, and English pea salad. Our dessert will be creamy strawberry pie. We'll have our regular menu as well. Please let us know if you'd like to reserve a table or for us to make your supper to go by calling 785-476-3204. Hope to see you Friday!P.S. Next week please plan to be with us for supper as we will be celebrating Karen Pollock's birthday! She turns 80 on Thursday the 19th so please join us Friday night, July 20th to help her celebrate! No gifts please, but cards are welcomed. Weekly InspirationImagine meeting someone who wanted to learn your past not to punish you but to understand how you needed to be loved.You never know what people are going through and sometimes the people with the biggest smiles are struggling the most, so be kind, Always.Never forget yesterday, but always live for today, because you never know what tomorrow can bring, or what it can take away.Be patient... You're about to overcome something you have been dealing with. Your mind and heart will soon be at peace again. Everything will be okay.ISO NEWSYour news is important to us. Send your stories and information to Erica Barnes at ebarnes8185@gmail.com with subject line: NEWS. Or feel free to call 785-476-8185.
