Members of the Wheat Capital Quilt Society have been busy making quilts to donate to a national nonprofit whose mission is to build, assemble and deliver bunk beds with a handmade quilt to children and families in need. Last week, the Quilt Society welcomed Ingrid McClure and Franci Nicks, area chapter volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to their monthly meeting.
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had several Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters refuel at the Wellington Municipal Airport. This helicopter is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter that’s really exciting to watch fly in.
The Community Resource Fair hosted last week by the Wellington Public Library and the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB was a resounding success. Visitors had the opportunity to connect with representatives from 30 informational booths, learning about a wide range of resources available to local residents.
In the heart of America, Kansas stands at a crossroads where policy, ethics, and environmental sustainability intersect. With renters forming a significant portion of our population — 33% statewide, (35.6% in Wellington) and even more pronounced in key urban centers such as Lawrence (56%), Wichita (42%) and Topeka (41%) — there’s an undeniable imperative that transcends the usual debates surrounding energy sources.
The second annual community-wide Spring Clean-up event is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, from 7:30 - 10:30am at Sellers Park, 601 East Harvey Avenue. Event organizer Erma Ratliff is spreading the word earlier this year, hoping to attract more residents to take advantage of the free service.
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Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This move allows the corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for the program.
Hey there! This item may look like an ordinary, albeit odd-shaped chair, its use was built just for females. It is a birthing chair.
Question: My mother’s friend has a lot of plants in her home.They always look great and make me feel like I ’m on vacation. How do I achieve this in my home? GH: Plants are truly amazing and can easily add character and life to any room of your home.
The Wellington softball team slid to 0-4 as they lost two games to Andale/ Garden Plain. The Lady Dukes were outscored 38-10 over the two games against the hard hitting offense of the Indians.