Wellington’s People

Buckman Earns Dean’s List Recognition

Christian Edward Buckman, a senior at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, has achieved recognition on the Dean’s List in the College of Business for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Dean Kathy Farrell oversees the College of Business, and to qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a minimum 3.6 GPA on a four-point scale, along with a minimum number of graded semester hours.

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Sister?

Tarragon Chicken Salad 1 pound sausage - hot if spicy preferred 1 - 1 1/2 pound chicken breasts/diced 12 oz raw shrimp peeled/tails removed 12 oz frozen cut okra 1 can Rotel - hot if spicy preferred 2 - 32 oz cartons of Chicken broth Cajun seasoning to taste Salt & pepper to taste Olive oil Brown or wild rice - 90 seconds Cook sausage with seasonings in a pan on the stove. Cook diced chicken with seasonings in Instant Pot on Saute mode with olive oil.

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What’s this?

Saddle up for this week’s mystery item! This small, metal western saddle piece is a watch fob. A watch fob is a small chain, ribbon, or leather strap with a metal piece that is attached to a pocket watch.The fob hangs out of the pocket where the watch is held.

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Laser Ammo Debuts at Trigger Guard

Mike Yoder, owner of Trigger Guard, featured the new Laser Ammo system on Good Day Kansas last week, showcasing its innovative features for firearm enthusiasts. This cutting-edge system enables shooters to engage in indoor practice using a laser beam that accurately hits a target displayed on a screen.

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What’s this?

What’s your favorite part of the day? One of mine is coming home and kicking my shoes off. This dandy little cast iron bug is just the tool when your boots are on snug and you need a little extra leverage to pry them off. Yes, it’s a boot jack!

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He Called Wellington Home

Over the past few days, our local social media platforms have been buzzing with speculations about the current state of the Wellington Fire/EMS Department. Some comments are factual, some are half-truths, and others are purely speculative.

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What’s this?

Happy holidays! Our item this week is hardly one to stump you, but the history and production is sometimes what amuses me the most. Without further ado, it’s a blow mold snowman light! With a name like “blow mold”, the manufacturing process seems pretty straightforward.

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