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Shelby Says “What’s this?”

It’s Shelby and I am back once again! Let’s see how close you got to the correct answer for last week’s “What’s this?” item. It is an antique tobacco cutter! Did you get it, or were you “close, but no cigar?” Last week’s item: Tobacco has quite a lengthy history with its use going back, what is believed to be, about 8000 years.

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Shelby Says “What’s this?”

It’s Shelby and I’m back with popcorn from the concession stand! This week’s mystery item takes us back to when you parked in a lot to watch our favorite movies because it’s a speaker from a drive-in movie theater. Pull into a spot next to a stand with one of these hooked onto the pole for easy access and listen to the movie’s soundtrack. Last week’s item:

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Letter to the Editor

Dear WDN Editor: I strongly believe in public input and political discourse, but it is time to stop deliberating and move forward on the Heritage Plaza Park project with purpose and conviction. Most will agree-downtown Wellington has been stagnant for decades! One cultural dynamic I have observed over the last 12–15 years is the resistance to change and revitalization from some in public office.

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Shelby Says “What’s this?”

Hi, it’s Shelby and I’ve got the answer to this week’s all-consuming question of “What’s this?” If you’ve driven anywhere close to the country in the past week or so, you’ll notice that not only is it summer wheat harvest but you will also see tall green fields of corn. Typically, the majority of field corn grown around Wellington is used for livestock, rather than the sweet corn on the cob you enjoy.

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Ask Garrison

Have a design question? Wellington native, Garrison Hullinger from Garrison Hullinger Interior Design, Inc. can help. Submit your design or remodel dilemma to news@wellingtondailynews.com with as many details as you can and include a photo. If your question is chosen, Garrison will answer it in an upcoming post to help you create a space you love!

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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 fancy-plated home cooking is a bold mix of Latin infused cuisine learned at the knee of his family matriarchs. With skills honed in the US military, his old-fashioned comfort foods and distinctive recipes speak to his authentic enthusiasm and love for culinary adventure.

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Shelby Says “What’s this?”

It’s Shelby and I’m back! Beep, beep, beeeeep! Sorry about that, my Geiger counter was going off due to the uranium levels in this powder dish! Shine a black light on it and look at it glow! This week you’re getting a two-fer as not only was this story about what the item is, but also what the item contains.

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