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We are honored to share that The Wellington Daily News has received a South Central Award of Merit in the Retail/Service category of the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards.

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Question: I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the different options and trends out there. How can I find inspiration and ideas to help me create my own personal style? GH: Establishing your own personal style can be challenging, but also rewarding and fun.

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What’s this?

Hey there! Has this odd shaped bit of metal been playing with your mind? This device is a musical instrument most commonly known as a mouth harp. The mouth harp, also called a jaw or juice harp, has a brass or iron frame with a steel spring between the tines.

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What’s for dinner Sister?

Favorite White Chicken Chili 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies 1½ tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp cayenne pepper salt & black pepper, to taste 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, cubed 1¼ cup shoepeg corn 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans 2½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving Tortilla chips or strips, monterey jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute a few minutes, add garlic, saute another minute.

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Have a design question? Wellington native, Garrison Hullinger from Garrison Hullinger Interior Design, Inc. can help.

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Mike’s Recipe of the Week

Named one of the “Top 10 Cooks in America” by Food Network’s “All Star Academy”, Mike’s old-fashioned comfort foods and distinctive recipes speak to his authentic enthusiasm and love for culinary adventure. Smokehouse Sandwich This recipe makes an easy meatloaf that turns into an even easier meatloaf sandwich! It’s a crowd pleaser.

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Shelby Says “What’s this?”

Hello again, feeling a little chilly? Could be last week’s mystery item! These cast iron tongs were used to carry blocks of ice that were put inside an “ice box”. Before modern electric refrigeration, cellar, porch, or in-window wooden box refrigerators were built to contain ice blocks that kept perishables cool.

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Question: My grandparents collected antique glass and I have now inherited their collection. Do you have any tips on how to add these items into my home? GH: There is something special about decorating your home with items that have been in your family for generations.

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