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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… Continue>>
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 Continue>>
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 Continue>>
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 Continue>>
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 Continue>>
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.
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — While the Wellington tennis team has wrapped up its season, the Crusader softball and baseball teams are embarking on regional play today.
The Wellington track team just finished its league meet, and will be preparing for the regional meet this week.
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:
Wellington Police Notes for Friday, May 11 to Sunday, May 13, 2012
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.
By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Post your weekly Sumner County garage sales for this weekend in the comment section below.
Commentary by Tracy McCue — Five Cueball thoughts for May 13, 2012. Bet you can figure out what I’m going to talk about…
(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.
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.
Wellington Police Department Daily Bulletin for Thursday, May 10, 2012:
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).
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:
by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — Sumner Newscow has been receiving several inquiries about a shooting in South Haven today. According to a Sumner County Sheriff’s spokesperson, the shooting is ruled a suicide. Sumner Newscow does not report on suicides unless it is a public figure, happened in a public setting or involves the taking of another person’s life.
Applications will be accepted through May 25, 2012, for a Resident At-Large position vacancy on the Combined Trade Board. The appointment is for the remainder of the term, which is to April 30, 2016.
The purpose of the Combined Trade Board is to act as an arbitration board in deciding any questions that may arise, between the Authority having jurisdiction for inspections (i.e. – Building Inspector), and any person, firm or corporation. The Board determines the methods and qualifications for the contractors in the community. It is also the duty of the Board to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide reasonable interpretations of Codes governing the building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.
Vince Wetta
“Yesterday, was a sad day for Democracy in the Statehouse,” Wetta wrote. “This legislation is not fiscally responsible and not conservative. This is “High Stakes Gambling” with the future of Kansas our children and grandchild’s future is at stake… More to come.”
Washington Elementary student were dressed in various costumes for the vocabulary parade.
The activity, which promoted reading and the importance of vocabulary usage, came about after staff and students read the book: “Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster” by Debra Fraiser. In the book, a fifth grade girl is embarrassed when she confuses the word miscellaneous for the person, Miss Alaineus.
Wellington Police notes for Wednesday, May 09, 2012:
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.
