Funeral Announcements
FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH 6, 2024 Edward B. J.
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Chamber Calendar
Wednesday, February 28 7 - 9pm, The Dore Wine Night, $50 per person, includes 3 Course meal, 3 different wine tastings Thursday, February 29 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. This week’s host/sponsor is the Kansas Turnpike Authority Friday, March 1 2pm, School is out! Matinee At The Regent.
Wellington Public Library Wednesday-to-Wednesday
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Dr. Seuss Hunt! come & go from 10am-3pm Game Knights at 1pm New Teen Talk Podcast available TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Explore & Play at 10:30am YA Workshop: AI for You at 6pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am Cricut Crafts at 5pm .
Rick’s Rain Report
PRECIPITATION AS OF 5 PM, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH Week: .0” Month: .47” YTD: 1.43” .
KU Honors Students From Wellington
Congratulations to the following Wellington students who earned honor roll distinction at the University of Kansas for the Fall 2023 semester: Magdalena Buellesfeld, School of Business Jax Cornejo, School of Architecture & Design Laney Dillon, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Hanna Hawks, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences John Long, School of Business Abbigail Smith, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10% of students enrolled, while others establish a minimum grade-point average. All students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.
The Civil War in Kansas
Will Haynes, Director of Engagement and Learning at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, delivered a captivating program on the significant role Kansans played during the Civil War to a full audience at the Cowley College Sumner Campus. Haynes, known for his dynamic and energetic storytelling, breathed life into this lesser-known part of Kansas history, sharing a wealth of information that was new to many in the audience. His presentation was rich with detailed first-person accounts sourced from extensive research, offering a vivid portrayal of a time marked by “danger and fear, pride and opportunity.” The narrative began with the establishment of Kansas as a state, highlighting how its youthful population played a pivotal role in preserving the United States and abolishing slavery. In 1861, the year Kansas was admitted to the Union, its population stood at 107,000, with 90% of residents under 40 years old.
BQ Town Hall Fosters Collaboration
Sugar Sisters in Caldwell provided an ideal setting for the inaugural Border Queen Harvest Hub Town Hall meeting. Farmers, ranchers, Sumner County Commissioners, Sumner County Economic Development, Vision Caldwell, and other business stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a community-driven food distribution system.
Wellington City Council Meeting
The city council meeting opened with the call to order and pledge of allegiance. Reverend Gerald Demarest of First Christian Church led the invocation.
Reporting Code Complaints
Each week, our department receives several anonymous complaints. While we understand that individuals submitting complaints may prefer to remain anonymous, it is important for our department to collect contact information for our records.
Pet of the Week
Toph was rescued with her siblings as a small puppy. Sadly, she had contracted the parvovirus and was very sick. But, she is one tough puppy and fought hard to get better! Now, she’s about 9 months old, weighs 35 pounds and is a vibrant little girl with lots of love to give! Stop in this week to meet Toph! We are open Wednesday through Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. If you are interested in adoption, please complete the online application before you come in to speed up the adoption process. The sooner you get in your application, the bet- ter! Toph's adoption fee is $50 o during her week!