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…
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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.
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).
Loading ...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.
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.
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).
2012 Wellington Class Night results (updated with top 10 percent)
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Davis Peck was named Valedictorian. Connor Vaughn was named Salutatorian at the 2012 Class Night at the Wellington High School gymnasium.
Other winner announced at the Thursday night program were:
Head football/track coach Dylan Schmidt resigns to take assistant coaching positions in Andale
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow— The Dylan Schmidt era has ended before it hardly got started here in Wellington.
Schmidt, the head football and track coach at Wellington during the 2011-12 school year, submitted his resignation to Wellington Activities Director Brian Buchanan at 1:30 p.m. today, to take assistant coaching duties at Andale High School in football and track.
Andale Activities Director and assistant principal Jason Fawcett would not divulge what those specific positions will be.
Wellington girls softball team will battle Augusta in first round after splitting games Tuesday
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington girls softball team will be a No. 6 seed and will battle No. 3 seed Augusta in the first round of the Class 4A Regional Softball Tournament at the Mulvane Sports Complex, Monday at 6:30 p.m.
The bracket can be found here: 2012 Mulvane Regional Softball bracket.
Wellington finished with a 7-13 record, after splitting a triangular with Valley Center and El Dorado on Tuesday.
Legal expert weighs in on whether new Wellington chamber hire was handled correctly
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Several readers and commenters of the Sumner Newscow website have questioned the hiring of a new Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce director – Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Manager (see story here).
Sumner Newscow contacted an outside legal consultant Shawn DeJarnett, who has no stake in the matter, concerning the matter in which the Wellington City Council designated $7,500 to the WACC to help fund a temporary CVB. Many have wondered if the position should be advertised.
DeJarnett said:
Wellington Career Technical Education will hold fine arts showcase Wednesday night
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Wednesday night, Wellington USD 353 patrons have the opportunity to see a variety of displays made by Wellington technical education students — including, get this, a replica of a medieval trebuchet.
It is called the “Wellington Career Technical Education Fine Arts Showcase.” The event will be held Wednesday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the high school commons.
