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Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (07/04/24). Imagine and build this year.
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Pet of the Week
Tootles is a gorgeous Husky mix around 2 years old. She was found in the country and no one claimed her. She is great with other dogs, but wants to chase livestock and chickens. She recently had a spa day thanks to a volunteer and got a much-needed brush out. She is a very happy girl who loves people and playing. She is your typical talkative Husky mix so be ready for lots of conversations! Stop in this week to meet Tootles! 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! Remember, Tootles’ adoption fee is $50 o during her special week.
Dogs & Friends Run For The Paws
The Wellington Humane Society’s 5th Annual Run For The Paws 5K and 1-mile race event set a new record for registrations, with more than 60 runners hitting the streets last Saturday morning. A number of dogs accompanied their human friends, helping to raise much-needed funds for the shelter.
Warm Temps, Hot Heat Bats
In week three, the Wellington Heat started off with a victory over the Kansas Farmers. Wellington led 8-2 heading into the bottom of the 4th inning when their bats exploded. In the bottom of the 4th, they scored eight runs to blow the game open with a 16-2 lead.
Bountiful Results
This week, farmers across Sumner County finished harvesting the last few fields of the 2024 crop. Although yield results varied greatly from field to field, overall, elevators in Wellington are reporting that this was one of the better crops they have handled in the last 10 years.
Kids Think It’s A Blast
The Wellington Recreation Commission has continued its more than 20 year tradition of a fun, and inexpensive summer activity for kids, ages 3-4 and their parents - Blast Ball. For just 20 bucks, the “honking” base path is established to inspire future Crusader baseball and softball players.
Calling All Artists, Bakers, Cow Chip Throwers and Bed Racers!
The 2024 Kansas Wheat Festival, July 9th - 14th, will be here before you know it and there are lots of fun ways for you and your family to get involved. Taking part in some of the events not only helps build community pride - it’s fun!
Plant For Pollinators
Most of us think of the honey bee when it comes to concern for pollinators. However, Pollinator Week was established to help raise awareness for all pollinators and how to protect them. Pollinators play a vital role in ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. The 2024 celebration encouraged everyone to envision a future where pollinators not only survive but thrive.
Lifeguard Of The Week: Taylor Earl
Taylor Earl, a senior at WHS, is starting her first year as a lifeguard at the Wellington Family Aquatic Center. She was invited to try lifeguarding and she’s glad she did. Her favorite part of the job so far is “building friendships and creating bonds with others.”
Chamber Calendar
Thursday, June 27 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. This week’s host is Walmart 11am - 1pm, RCB Bank will host the Derby Chick-fil-a Truck in their parking lot Friday, June 28 12:30 -1:30pm, no WALT service due to a Driver Meeting Saturday, June 29 9pm - midnight, 70’s Dance Party, Kansas Star Casino Tuesday, July 2 7pm, Bingo, VFW Wednesday, July 3 5:30pm, Pool Tournament, American Legion Post 90 3-9pm, 2X Prime Rib, Rock & Brews Casino Thursday, Happy 4th of July! Chamber office closed Member News: Wellington Community Theater, Wonderful Wizard of Oz, June 28 - 30th.