The choice to spay or neuter your pet is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make for your pet’s long-term health - and your wallet. Based on the medical records of more than 70,000 animal patients, a University of Georgia study found that the life expectancy of neutered male dogs was 13.8% longer.
Congratulations to Christian Buckman who was recently named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. .
February 13th would normally be the first day of the year that boats would be allowed on Wellington Lake. However, due to low water levels, that will not be possible this year.
Every year, the American Red Cross helps thousands of families in need across the United States. Although they are most well known for blood donations and transfusions, they are also on the ground when disaster strikes.
This year marks the 10th time that the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has hosted the 2023 Kansas Birding Big Year Contest. The contest encourages participants to observe and document as many different species of birds within the borders of our state.
Rescued from the streets, little Trixie came in as a kitten and she has grown into a beautiful young lady. She is about 9 months old and has the sweetest personality. She’s playful but also enjoys downtime with pets and cuddles. If you want to meet Trixie, stop by Wednesday through Friday 3-7pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, or call 620-440-4375 and schedule an appointment. Fill out the application online to speed up the adoption process: www.wellingtonhumanesociety. org/cats During February, we have a special on all available animals. Dogs are only $75 and cats are only $10. Several dogs have their full adoption fee waived thanks to sponsors. Stop by and find your purrfect Valentine!
The Sumner County 4-H livestock organization is hosting a Quilt/Scrapbooking Retreat to help raise funds to purchase a set of electronic scales. The scales are needed to weighin the livestock for shows. The organization will also be purchasing a few large misting fans to help keep kids and animals cool.
The Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/ CVB hosted their annual celebration last Saturday evening in in festively decorated Memorial Auditorium. Members and guests had a fantastic evening enjoying a catered buffet by The Dore and musical entertainment provided by Stevie Werner and Ken Stuerke.
A couple of weeks ago, the Chisholm Trail Museum got an interesting call from Thornton, CO. Diane Bligh reached out to the museum regarding a series of quilt blocks she had purchased a couple of years ago in an antique store in Del Norte, CO.
In 2023, Renn & Company reached a significant milestone, 90 years conducting business in Wellington. The company has been handed down through four generations, and Greg Renn, current President of Renn & Company, attributes their success to a little bit of luck.