Heat Have Mixed Week
The Wellington Heat went 3-2 last week. The up and down week started with a tough loss to the Park City Rangers, after taking a 2-1 lead the Heat gave up four runs to lose 5-2.
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Wellington Public Library Wednesday-to-Wednesday
THURSDAY, JULY 4 Library Closed for Independence Day FRIDAY, JULY 5 Lego Block Fun at 10:30am SATURDAY, JULY 6 Game Knights at 1pm MONDAY, JULY 8-13 All regular Library programming is canceled during the Wheat Festival! WEDNESDAY, JULY 10-13 Wheat Festival Art Exhibit in the Community Room THURSDAY, JULY 11 Edible Book and Bookmark Design Public Voting from noon-8pm .
Funeral Announcements
Larry Dean Bickford, 66, passed away on June 24, 2024. Memorial services were held at Cornejo Funeral Home on Monday, July 1st.
Chamber Calendar
Thursday, July 4 Chamber office closed WALT will not be running in observance of Independence Day City fireworks, Hargis Creek at dusk Friday, July 5 WALT will not be running in observance of Independence Day Tuesday, July 9 7pm, Bingo, VFW Wednesday, July 10 - Kansas Wheat Festival begins! 6pm, Picnic in the Park 5:30pm, Pool Tournament, American Legion Post 90 Thursday, July 11 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. This week’s host is USA Connections.
Sandell Served His Hometown
After 32 years with the Wellington Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief Vic Sandell is trading in his duty boots for golf shoes. Last Saturday, he celebrated his last shift with coworkers and reminisced about a career worthy of honor and filled with pride.
Kohmetscher Retires From Futures
After 36 years of service, Futures Unlimited’s President/CEO Tom Kohmetscher retired this week. He came to the agency in1988, having previously worked in direct care, special education, governmental regulatory compliance, national disability-related consulting, and community- based program development and operations.
A Journey To Oz
With magical sets, colorful lighting, creative puppetry, and talented young actors, Memorial Auditorium in Kansas was transformed into the mystical world of Oz. Months of preparation went into the Wellington Community Theater show, written and directed by local playwright Will Ledesma.
2024 Kansas Wheat Festival Schedule Of Events
Register your button each night to receive a ticket on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Chamber booth for the nightly button drawing prizes. Must be present to win. Each non-winning ticket is placed into the $500 Grand Prize drawing, Sponsored by: Impact Bank.
Sailfish Hit the Water In Haysville
Last Tuesday the Wellington Sailfish traveled to Haysville with 39 simmers. The meet saw several new District Qualifiers; Caroline Mott in the 50 meter freestyle, Abby Ybarra in the 50 meter freestyle, Georgia Shinliver in the 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter butterfly, and Duke Shinliver in the 50 meter breaststroke.
#2 Andrew Brautman
Shortstop Bats: R Throws: R College: Southwestern College, Winfield, KS Favorite MLB player: Alex Rodríguez, shortstop, New York Yankees Favorite baseball memory: “When I hit for the cycle or winning the State Championship” Superstitions: “I pray before games.” Favorite Food: Steak Favorite thing about Wellington: “My teammates.” Favorite Movie: “Miracle On Ice” Favorite video game:I don’t play video games Studying: Exercise Science Home town: Arkansas City, KS .