WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 16, 2024
The city council meeting opened with the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Wes LeFlore of the Church of Christ led the invocation.
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Pet of the Week
We are excited to have Rufus as our Pet of the Week! He has been through a lot and waited patiently for his turn. Rufus was originally found on the side of the turnpike, ema- ciated and covered in fleas and ticks. He has a cleft palate and our vet was able to perform surgery to close the palate, remove teeth that were out of place, and try to close the gums and lip. Sadly, the lip didn’t hold together, but that was purely cosmetic. His palette is now closed and healed and he is ready for adoption! Rufus is a big lover! He loves all the attention from people, but he doesn’t want to share it with other dogs, so he would be best as an only dog. Do you have room in your home and heart for this big guy? Stop in this week to meet Rufus. 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. Don’t forget, Rufus’ adoption fee is $50 o during his special week!
LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
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CORRECTION: AIRPLANES TAKE DOWNTOWN
Wellington Airport Manager Matt Wiebe’s father was incorrectly identified as Paul in last week’s Airplanes Take Downtown story. His first name is David.
Rick’s Rain Report
PRECIPITATION AS OF MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 This week: .15” This month: 2.31” YTD: 15.41” .
Wheat Festival Parade Showcases Community Spirit
The 124th Kansas Wheat Festival Parade filled Washington Avenue in historic downtown Wellington with nearly 60 entries, including antique cars and tractors, colorful floats, dancers, Crusader cheerleaders, and so much more.
Downtown Art Exhibit
Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures lined the walls of the Community Room in the Wellington Public Library as part of the Kansas Wheat Festival Downtown Art Exhibit. To open the show, an exclusive preview was held for Chamber members, artists and their families on Tuesday, July 9th.
Baker’s Bonanza
Festival goers crowded into the Wellington Senior Center on Thursday evening to take advantage of the Baker’s Bonanza Bake Sale. After the home-cooked, made-from-scratch competition goods were judged, the remaining items were repackaged and offered for sale.
Wheat Festival Baseball
The 3rd Annual Clyde Jenkins Memorial Baseball tournament was held last weekend in conjunction with the Kansas Wheat Festival. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament directly support the Wellington Baseball Association.
4-H Fair At Wheat Festival
The Sumner County 4-H Clubs held their 4-H Fair at the Raymond Frye Complex during last week’s Wheat Festival. Guests enjoyed a variety of 4-H exhibits and had the opportunity to purchase homemade items at the bake sale.