News for 2/9/22

Thunder Ridge Ballgames & Important Dates

HS BB @ Home vs Tescott PARENT NIGHT

When: Fri, February 11, 4:45pm – 8:45pm. No JV Girls; 3 Qtrs JV Boys Followed by Varsity. The Senior Parent Recognition will be immediately after the JV Boys (approximately 5:30). We will also recognize the Scholars Bowl Team to wish them Good Luck at State after the Parent Recognition.

FEBRUARY

Thur. 10- MS Scholar’s Bowl @ St. John’s Beloit 4:00pm/ lv 2:20

Fri. 11- HS BB @ Home vs Tescott *PARENT NIGHT

Sat. 12- FFA Meats Contest @ Grinnell 9am

Mon. 14- HS BB @ Hill City 4:00pm

Tue. 15- HS BB @ Home vs Lincoln 4:00pm

Fri. 18- HS BB @ Mankato 4:00pm

Sat. 19- MS (7th/8th grades) Dance sponsored by MS Cheers 7-9 pm

Mon. 21- Dismiss @ 2:30pm for Teacher In-Service;

Tue- 22- HS BB @ Home vs Wilson 5:00pm

Thur. 24- MS Scholar’s Bowl @ Northern Valley (Long Island) 4:00pm/ lv 3:10; HS BB Sub State Quarterfinals Feb 24 – 25 @ Beloit TBA

Sat. 26- Youth Basketball in both Kensington & Agra gyms 8am – 3pm

Mat Makers Will Meet

Saturday, February 19, the ladies will meet from 9am-noon at the St. John’s (north) church parish hall. They are always glad to see new faces so feel free to join them!

No Valentine’s Dinner

Please note: there will not be a Valentine’s Dinner organized by the SALs at the American Legion in Kensington this year.

Legion Menu

The Kensington American Legion this week will have a special of country style BBQ ribs, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and dessert. We will have our regular menu items as well. Some of our other features are 1/2 and whole hot beef sands and loaded nachos. Our kitchen is open from 6-8pm and you can call 785-476-3204 to have your order ready for pick up. Hope to see you Friday evening!

Do you enjoy cooking and feeding others? The Legion is looking for a kitchen manager. It’s a part-time position and we serve food Friday evenings. Call Tom James at 785-476-5754 or Kim Terrell at 785-656-2276 for more information.

Condolences

Audrey Lee (Field) Gibson, age 95, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at SunPorch of Smith County in Smith Center, KS. She was a teacher in Smith Center for many years and had a great influence on numerous students.

Weekly Inspiration

Remember, whatever you are going through right now is temporary. Challenges can’t stop you. People can’t stop you. Time can’t stop you. But, your own negative thoughts can, so stay positive and have faith! Believe in yourself.

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