The weekend calendar for Sumner Newscow for May 18 to May 20 is as follows:
Category Archives: News
Sumner County Garage Sales for this weekend…
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Here is the list of garage sales for this weekend in Sumner County. Remember if you still need to advertise, do so in the comment section below…
Cub Scout nature trails on west side of Wellington Lake are now open to walkers
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Wellington Cub Scouts and their leaders have undertaken a natural trail project next to Wellington Lake which could evolve into something bigger than anyone could imagine.
Wellington Cub Scout Pack 303 with the assistance of several youth and service organizations have built 4.74 miles of low impact hiking trails for naturalists and physical fitness enthusiasts.
And it’s only the beginning.
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra will be in Wellington Saturday
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra will be coming to Wellington!
This Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Wellington, the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra will be on hand to celebrate Armed Forces Day with a dedication to our veterans.
Gerald Gilkey files for sheriff race in Sumner County; Norris files for clerk; Watson makes official announcement
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Gerald Gilkey (R-Peck), a former sheriff, has filed as a candidate in the Sumner County Sheriff’s race. Gilkey will be running against incumbent Darren Chambers (R-Peck) in the August 7 Republican Primary.
After weeks of speculation, Gilkey filed for election this week. Gilkey served as Sumner County Sheriff from 2000 to 2011. He was reelected twice and was serving his third term when he resigned from office in the spring of 2011 to become Director of Security at Kansas Star Casino.
Internet issues in Wellington occurred this morning
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — If you were wondering what happened to Sumner Newscow for awhile, it was because of a “intermittent Internet backbone related issues” through Sumner Communications, an unnamed spokesperson said.
According to a press release on the Sumner Communication web site, it stated: “We are experiencing some intermittent Internet backbone related issues this morning. Please be patient as we work to resolve them. You may experience brief connectivity issues throughout the day as a result, we are working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.
Thank you”
Kansas Star Casino getting bought, Wichita Eagle reports
Sumner Newscow report — The Wichita Eagle is reporting that Boyd Gaming Corp has entered into definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Gaming, which manages the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane for a total consolidation of $1.45 billion.
Boyd Gaming is headquartered in Las Vegas and owns and operates 17 gaming properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana.
2 of 3 Glasgow administrative positions filled and other USD 353 employment news
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — When Dr. Jackie Glasgow resigned earlier this year, perhaps what she will be remembered most for is her amazing experience, credentials and diversity.
But for the USD 353 board, it meant the hiring of three administrative positions to fill the void (see story here).
Sumner Newscow weekly poll: The new football coach question
Who would you like to see as the Wellington High School football coach?
- Linn Hibbs (30%, 89 Votes)
- Someone not from Wellington (19%, 56 Votes)
- E.K. Franks (15%, 45 Votes)
- Taylor Zeka (15%, 43 Votes)
- No one. Abolish the football program! (14%, 40 Votes)
- A current Wellington assistant (7%, 20 Votes)
Total Voters: 293
Loading ...Click it or ticket it is around the corner
Submitted to Sumner Newscow — Beginning Monday, May 21 and continuing through Sunday, June 3, drivers can expect increased police presence on Wellington city streets as the Wellington Police Department joins other Law Enforcement agencies in aggressively enforcing Kansas occupant restraint and other traffic laws as part of the 2012 Kansas Click it or Ticket traffic enforcement campaign. This activity is supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).
Five separate auto accidents in Wellington on Monday keep police busy (with correction)
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — It was apparently demolition derby time in Wellington, Kansas but there were no winners or sponsors or crowds. But luckily there were no significant injuries.
The Wellington Police Department had a busy Monday afternoon in which five automobile accidents occurred on the east side of town between 12 and 5 p.m. — three were near the roundabout and the other two at the McDonald’s location.
Wellington board hires Hatfield as WHS assistant principal, Roth as assistant superintendent
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington USD 353 board has filled the vacant administrative positions for 2011-12.
After four executive sessions, the board approved the hiring of Adam Hatfield, the current Kennedy Elementary principal, as the new assistant principal at the Wellington High School.
Wellington gets eliminated by Clearwater in first round of 4A tournament
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington boys baseball made a quick exit from the Class 4A Regional Tournament in Clearwater, losing 4-2 to Clearwater.
The Crusaders end their season at 12-9. This marks the third consecutive year Wellington has lost in the first round of a regional.
Wellington school board to meet for regular May meeting at 7 p.m. at the school administration building
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington school board will be holding is regularly monthly meeting tonight, Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the school administration building.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
2012 Wellington High School graduates now enter the real world
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Wellington graduated 106 seniors on Mothers Day at the Wellington High School gymnasium.
This marked the second time in three years Wellington held the graduation in the gymnasium. The graduation was held in 2010 in the gymnasium due to the rain. The graduation was held outside for one more year. But due to high wind, heat, and misbehavior with a couple of egg-throwing graduates, school officials decided to try it again inside.
Weekly feature: Sumner County garage sales this week…
By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Post your weekly Sumner County garage sales for this weekend in the comment section below.
Five Cueball thoughts for May 13: and what could those possibly be?
Commentary by Tracy McCue — Five Cueball thoughts for May 13, 2012. Bet you can figure out what I’m going to talk about…
Keller, Peck lose to Indy duo in state championship finals
(updated 4:10 p.m.) By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The incredible run of Wellington doubles partners Evan Keller and Brian Peck came to an end Saturday losing to Webster-Porsch of Independence in the Class 4A State Championship finals in Topeka.
Keller-Peck lost to the Independence duo in the third set 6-1, after winning the first set of the state championship 7-5. Wellington then lost the second set sending the match into a third game tiebreaker.
The match was a long one starting at 1:30 p.m.
Two more file for Sumner County register of deeds on the Republican side
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The count is now four for Sumner County candidates running for the Register of Deeds office.
Scott Funderburk and Jessica Anderson, both from Wellington, threw their names into the Register of Deeds list this week for the Republican Primary to be held August 7. Deborah Baker of Wellington and Joyce Lowe of Caldwell have already filed earlier.
Buellesfeld, Frank, Gaddie and Roberts inducted into first ever Crusader Wall of Recognition
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The first annual Crusader Wall of Recognition induction was held at the Wellington High School gymnasium honoring four individuals for their success after graduating from the school.
J.P. Buellesfeld, Dr. Neil Frank, Richard Gaddie and the late Fred Roberts were honored during Class Night Thursday evening. The Wall of Recognition inductees were selected through a nomination process by a committee of students, teachers and community leaders who have been formed to recognize outstanding achievement of WHS alumni and contributors (see story here).
