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  • Joined: December 14, 2022
  • Articles: 2022

Shaw to Be Inducted into KABC Hall of Fame

e Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) has announced the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including a name familiar to many Wellington sports fans. Former Wellington head baseball coach Bill Shaw will oEcially join this

Pet of the Week

Tank is a bit of a shy guy, but a big sweetheart! He is currently living in one of our cat colonies and enjoys the other cats and visitors. Tank would make a wonderful companion for someone interested in a cat with a laid-back personality and lots of love to give. He has been with us longer than other cats, so his adoption fee is fully sponsored to an approved applicant. Stop in this week to meet Tank! 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. We go in order of application received, so the sooner you get in your application, the better! Join us for our Anniversary Event this Saturday, December 14th from 10am-2pm! Our adoption special starts today and runs through December 21st. All adult dogs and cats are FREE with a donation!

Boys Swimmers Compete In Maize

Wellington High School seniors Rome Hunt and Ralph Cornejo have been competing as members of the WinBeld Vikings swim team since their sophomore year when the two schools established a cooperative agreement.

ANNA ROSE SANDERS BRANDON

With sadness, we announce the passing of Anna Rose (“Rosie”) Sanders Brandon. Born on July 26, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas. Rosie passed away on December 4, 2024. She was beloved by her family and many friends. Rosie spent most of her life in Kansas, calling Wellington her home for many years. She was an exceptional homemaker, devoting her time and energy to creating a loving and welcoming home for her husband and her family. Rosie was known for her cooking skills and took immense joy in preparing meals for her family and friends. She was a skilled seamstress, crafting beautiful clothes for her daughters throughout their childhood. Rosie enjoyed reading, fishing, card games, and traveling with Keith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating countless happy memories. Rosie is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Lindi (John W.) Johnson, Lorri (Marl) Carter, Sunni (Jim) Bales, and Christi (Dave) Hamilton. She leaves behind her loving grandsons John E. (Angelica Santos) Johnson, Travis Erwin, Jeffrey Johnson (Danielle Morgan), Bryson (Mellisa) Varner, and Dylan (Alyssa) Richardson. She also leaves behind 15 greatgrandchildren, her brother-in-law and his wife, Susan, and Terry Brandon, and a multitude of cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mary Sanders, her cherished husband, Keith Brandon, her beloved grandson, Kyle Erwin, and her nine siblings. A celebration of Rosie’s life will be held privately by her family at a later date. We extend our appreciation to those who provided care for Rosie in her final years and invite donations to Interim HealthCare of Wellington in her memory. Donations may be mailed or left with the funeral home. We invite you to share your memories, condolences, and photos on her memorial page atwww. cornejofuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being made by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory in Wellington, Kansas. Your tributes and memories will serve as a comforting reminder of the love and joy Rosie brought into our lives.

Historic Buildings Get New Roofs

New rooBng materials are being delivered this week for 115 and 116 South Washington Avenue in downtown Wellington. Building owners Sean Bryant and Bill Lindley are collaborating with Corcoran Consulting Services and Beck RooBng to install new

Local Apiarist Earns Top Honor

Dedicated local beekeeper Zach Cooper was recently awarded the Kansas Honey Producers Association’s Sweepstakes Plaque for his outstanding entries in the 2024 Kansas State Fair. e prestigious award was presented during the organization’s Fall Conference in Salina.

Letters To Santa

Since 1901, the Wellington Daily News has proudly helped the children of our community share their wishes with Santa through the pages of the newspaper. And rest assured—we have it on good authority that he reads every single one!