Do you know a young person in your family or community group who is interested in becoming a babysitter? The K-State Research and Extension office is offering a babysitting class for kids aged 10 and older on Friday, March 15th, from 9am - 2pm at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 North Jefferson in Wellington. The class is limited to 20 participants, so register soon! The deadline for online registration is Friday, March 8th, and there is a $15.00 fee to participate.
__________. ____ Join members of the Sumner County Sheriff ’s Office next Wednesday, March 13th, as they kick off a bi-weekly “Coffee and Conversation” gathering for local residents.
Sumner County Emergency Management and meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Wichita have joined forces to host an informational presentation entitled “Storm, Fury on the Plains” to help better prepare storm spotters and weather enthusiasts for the upcoming storm season. The 2-hour program, providing information about different types of storms, individual storm features that help identify a storm’s potential severity, how to report hazardous weather, and how to safely respond to severe weather, will be held tonight at 6:30 PM in the WHS auditorium. No registration is required; the program is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Over the past year, members of the Sumner County Kansas Historical and Genealogical Society (SCHGS) have been actively gathering postcards and photographs with the aim of compiling them into a book. The idea arose when SCHGS President Jane Moore began organizing the existing collection of historic postcards by town.
Will Haynes, Director of Engagement and Learning at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, delivered a captivating program on the significant role Kansans played during the Civil War to a full audience at the Cowley College Sumner Campus. Haynes, known for his dynamic and energetic storytelling, breathed life into this lesser-known part of Kansas history, sharing a wealth of information that was new to many in the audience. His presentation was rich with detailed first-person accounts sourced from extensive research, offering a vivid portrayal of a time marked by “danger and fear, pride and opportunity.” The narrative began with the establishment of Kansas as a state, highlighting how its youthful population played a pivotal role in preserving the United States and abolishing slavery. In 1861, the year Kansas was admitted to the Union, its population stood at 107,000, with 90% of residents under 40 years old.
Sugar Sisters in Caldwell provided an ideal setting for the inaugural Border Queen Harvest Hub Town Hall meeting. Farmers, ranchers, Sumner County Commissioners, Sumner County Economic Development, Vision Caldwell, and other business stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a community-driven food distribution system.
Unfortunately, as of Monday, February 19th, glass recycling at the Wellington Recycling Center has come to an end. Sunset Glass Recycling, a local company, has informed the city that they will no longer be able to collect glass, leading to the City’s decision to discontinue glass recycling services.
Work continues inside the Community 101 building at Washington and Harvey Avenues in downtown Wellington. Recent progress includes the arrival of new energy-efficient HVAC rooftop units, plumbing and electrical improvements, and the completion of interior wall framing and sheetrock installation for the new bathrooms. Photos by Ursula Goff