News for 6/29/2022

The Stingrays Swim Team: (back l-r) KensLy Blank, Hannah Nelson, Lexi Rust, Aadyn Blank, and Deklynn Weltmer; (front l-r) MaKenzi Grauerholz, Adam Abbott, Zoey Hadley, Noah Nelson, Breckyn McDowell, Lexi Grauerholz. Not pictured Katherine Christner.

TR Volleyball Camp 2022 is the books! The girls learned basic skills and had a fun time. Thanks to our high school volleyball players Kamryn Rietzke, Alli Rhea, Sydni Rust, Toree Slavik, and Jenny Galicia! The girls were coached by Allison Rempe, Kelsey Levin, Trina Schrag, and Carolyn Johnson.

4-H & Smith County Fair

Dates to Remember:

July 1 - Armory & Stall Reservations, Buymanship Scripts Due

July 8 - Foods Judging 1pm

July 10 - Fair Grounds Clean-up 4-7pm; 4-H Swim Party 7-9pm @ Kensington Pool

July 11 - Buymanship Judging 9am

July 12 - Cat/Handpets Judging 6pm

July 13 - Booth Set-up 1-5pm

July 14-18 Fair!!

See Schedule for Times & Events

Support the TRHS Cheerleaders

The Thunder Ridge high school cheerleaders will have fireworks for sale at the parking lot across the street from Corner Corral, just north of Hwy 36. Selling fireworks NOW through July 5. Come out and support our hometown cheerleaders!

KAYS Blood Drive

Don’t forget to make an appointment! The Thunder Ridge high school KAY organization is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 6. From 9 AM to 3 PM located at the St. John Lutheran (north) church parish hall. Call Kathi Boden at 785-282-0387, or email to kboden@usd110.net, or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Holiday Hours/Closings

The City Office and the Kensington Library will be closed Monday, July 4th. The Kensington Community Store will be open regular hours for the weekend with special hours of 9am-3pm on Monday, July 4th.

Please Pick Up Your Meat

Attention please! Kensington Lockers is in need of FREEZER space for the upcoming fair season. If you have meat in our freezer, make arrangements to get it picked up ASAP to avoid fees. Thanks for your cooperation!

Weekly Inspirations

Remind yourself everyday of the three most powerful words: I am enough.

We can Disagree and still be friends.

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