Local man about town, Perry Henderson Wiley, served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962. After leaving his home in Lerona, WV, he trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and became a member of the Air Police.
Welcome! Did you guess this week’s item? If you’re familiar with cars of the past then you might have recognized this as a car hood ornament. Hoods of cars have been adorned with ornaments essentially since the dawning of vehicles.
Recent investigations into American Indian boarding schools have brought about a renewed interest in their history. Dr. Eric Anderson, Potawatomi Nation citizen and History professor from Haskell Indian Nations University will visit the Wellington Public Library to share his insight on the topic tomorrow, November 9th, at 6:30pm.
As our Wellington High School Crusaders gear up for a special night of football this Friday, it’s not just about the game. In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is offering free admission to veterans and active duty military for the upcoming Sectional Championship football games, including our game at Wamego on November 10th at 7pm.
The annual American Legion Veterans Day Celebration will be held in the Wellington High School auditorium next Monday, November 13th at 10am. The public is invited to attend the free event, which will feature performances by the 5th grade students from Kennedy, Lincoln, Eisenhower, and Washington elementary schools.
____. ______ The WHS Debate Team traveled to Wichita to compete at Wichita Northwest on November 4th.
Wellington officially welcomed Tractor Supply Co. to town this past Friday.
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Pam’s Crock Pot Chicken & Noodles 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 1 stick of butter 2 – 15 oz cans Chicken Broth 24 oz Frozen Reams Noodles Cook the chicken, soup, butter, and broth in a crock-pot on low for 6-7 hours. Take out chicken and shred.
Goblins and ghouls mingled with Barbies and unicorns, as downtown Wellington was transformed into a vibrant mix of spooky haunts, fairytale characters, and mythical creatures on Halloween. Fueled by donuts, chocolate and pixie sticks, the town’s residents, both young and old, gleefully paraded through the streets.