When you mention Sumner City most people either say - what was it, where was it, or what happened to it? The first building erected in Sumner County in 1865 was the log ranch house of Degola and Caddo, which was used as a stock waystation and trading post along the Chisholm Trail. This was where Jesse Chisholm or other travelers on the trail could stop, exchange horses and get a few supplies before moving on.
Wednesday, May 25th: Sumner Cowley Electric Coop., Inc. “Flipping the Switch” celebration honoring the Cooperative’s new 891 Kw/DC Solar Array at 10:00am, located at the intersection of Seneca & 20th Avenue North Thursday, May 26th Chamber Coffee, 10am in Memorial Auditorium, with host RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
“Parks which incorporate local heritage and artists attract more tourists, as well as residents feeling a strong connection to that place. Therefore, for every dollar invested, there is generally a $7 return on the investment.”
Concerned about your child’s reading skills sliding over the summer? Summer reading not only helps maintain reading skills, but it’s cumulative and helps students be ready for the next school year.
Barn Quilts have become very popular in Kansas. You see them on barns, houses, cabins and other places around Sumner County.
I’m Shelby and I’m… wait, sorry, brain freeze! I’m using last weeks item to cool off from this heat. Although the red and white color and globe shape suggest this to be a bobber, it is actually an Astro Float. Last week’s item:
Office Hours: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday - Noon to 7:00 PM Thursday - Noon to 7:00 PM Friday - Noon to 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00AM to 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00AM to 5:00PM Lake Office can be reached at: 620-434-5554 .
The Avenue of Flags celebration is one of Wellington’s most iconic and meaningful community events. This year, more than 1,200 flags and nameplates will be installed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery to recognize veterans on Memorial Day.
The Aquatic Center is open daily May 29th through August 8th from 1pm - 7pm. The Center will also be open 1pm - 5pm on the following weekends; August 14th-15th, August 21st-22nd, August 28th- 29th & September 4th- 5th.
The well-attended graduation ceremony of the Wellington High School Class of 2022 took place in historic Seller’s Park at 2pm, Sunday, May 15th. Honoring their Class Motto, “We cannot sail new oceans until we gain the courage to lose sight of the shore.” The students enthusiastically shared their achievement with family and friends.