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Wellington City Council approves 2024 budget – property owners to see small tax increase

By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington City Council unanimously approved the 2024 budget. City taxpayers should expect a small property tax increase for municipal services when they receive their bills More »

The all encompassing Wellington Homecoming – Fall Festival week schedule

Sumner Newscow report — It is a huge weekend for Wellington: Fall Festival, Homecoming, and Reunions galore. Here’s a cumulative schedule of all events ahead: SCARECROW LIGHT POLE DECORATING CONTEST Entries for More »

Post your FREE Garage Sale ads for this weekend

by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow— If you have a garage sale this next weekend, post it here free in the comment section below. If you are unable to do so, you can More »

The classifications are out: South Sumner to play 11-man… Wellington might see Kapaun in football… Miege remains 4A in basketball… Oxford is back to 2A in b-ball

By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The highly anticipated football and “all other sports” Kansas State High School Activities Association classification lists came out this afternoon and they will surely raise more More »

Wellington Police Weekend Report: Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

Wellington Police weekend report: Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 Thursday, September 21, 2023 More »

Sumner County Sheriff’s weekly jail bookings: Sept. 18 – Sept. 25, 2023

Sumner Newscow report — The Sumner County Sheriff’s weekly jail bookings for Sept. 18, 2023, through Sept. 25, 2023, are as follows: More »

Wellington City Council approves 2024 budget – property owners to see small tax increase

By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington City Council unanimously approved the 2024 budget. City taxpayers should expect a small property tax increase for municipal services when they receive their bills this December.

•Residential property values for a $75,000 home property will see an annual increase of $17.25.

•Residential property values for a $100,000 home property will increase by $23.

•Residential property values for a $125,000 home property will increase by $28.75.

•Residential property values for a $175,000 home property will increase by $40.25.

During its regular session meeting a week ago, the council approved a $49.8 million budget. An estimated 60 people were in attendance. The budget approval was delayed two weeks in anticipation of the larger crowd and moved from the council chambers to the Memorial Auditorium.

“When you figure out the amount of taxes increased by the city for the whole meeting, it is about the cost of a steak dinner,” said Guy Leitch, Wellington City Council member.

Wellington Police Notes: Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

Wellington Police notes: Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

Let us know about your class reunion and activities

Sumner Newscow report — Let us know about your class reunion and activities this weekend. Send us your reunion announcement in the comment section below or e-mail us at sumnernewscow@gmail.com

•The WHS Class of 78 is celebrating its 45-year Class Reunion on Saturday, September 30, at the American Legion in Wellington.  The shindig starts at 6 p.m. 

Wellington Crusader Wall of Recognition is seeking nominations

The Wellington Crusader Wall of Recognition is seeking nominations for the Crusader Wall of Recognition. The Crusader Wall of Recognition was established to honor the culture and tradition of excellence and high achievement by recognizing outstanding Wellington High School Alumni and contributors.

It also inspires current and future Crusaders to lead their lives in a way that will perpetuate the standards of excellence and high achievement the honorees have set forth. The Crusader Wall of Recognition was implemented in 2012 with a total of 27 inductees. 

It is easy to submit a nomination. Eligibility Requirements and the Nomination Form are available online at    Wall of Crusader Recognition Nomination.docx

J.P. Buellesfeld – Wall of Recognition recipient – 2012

JP Buellesfeld is a 1983 Wellington High School graduate and in 2012 was inducted into the Crusader Wall of Recognition. JP received his bachelor’s degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas in 1984 at age 19.

He majored in Political Science and U.S. History. He received his master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster’s University in 1985 at age 20.

In 1986, he was recognized in the World Book Encyclopedia for being the only high school graduate in United States history to earn six years of collegiate education in two years’ time. JP Buellesfeld has been the President of Buellesfeld Financial Services, Inc. for the last 33 years. He is involved in the daily management of his client’s investment assets through Mutual Funds, Individual Stocks, and ETFs.

He also prepares corporate, partnership, and personal Federal and State income tax returns.  

J.P. Buellesfeld is one of the largest owners and renters of Walt Disney World Disney Vacation Club Real Estate in Orlando, Florida,  Anaheim, California,   Vero Beach, Florida, Hilton Head, South Carolina, and the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. 

For nineteen years, from 1988 to 2007, J. P. Buellesfeld served as an adjunct teacher for Cowley Community College in Wellington, Kansas, where he taught Economics, Personal Finance, U.S. History, U.S. National Government, and State and Local Government.

The all encompassing Wellington Homecoming – Fall Festival week schedule

Sumner Newscow report — It is a huge weekend for Wellington: Fall Festival, Homecoming, and Reunions galore. Here’s a cumulative schedule of all events ahead:

The Gold Corner entry in 2022. 

SCARECROW LIGHT POLE DECORATING CONTEST

Entries for the fourth annual scarecrow light pole decorating contest is this Friday at 5 p.m.  The entry form can be found here.

Duchess Candidate and their escorts. (Photos by Katie Ford)

WHS HOMECOMING

Thursday – Parade – 6 p.m.

Friday – Pep Rally – 2:30 p.m.

Football: El Dorado at Wellington, 7 p.m.

Coronation at halftime: Candidates – Kate Haines, Sheadyn Stewart, Blaire Vanquez, Olivia Smith, Lyric Cornejo.

Homecoming dance at WHS Commons.

FALL FESTIVAL

Sports scoreboard…

WMS Volleyball
7A: 25-11; 25-9, Wellington over Augusta.
7B: 25-21; 17-25; 15-9, Wellington over Augusta.
8A: 25-11; 25-18, Wellington over Augusta.
8B: 25-19; 25-20, Wellington over Augusta.

WHS Volleyball 
Cheney Tournament on Saturday
Pratt over Wellington: 26-24, 15-25, 25-22.
Cheney over Wellington: 25-17, 25-14.
Wellington over Hutchinson Trinity: 25-13, 25-18.
(Third place match): Haven over Wellington: 21-25, 25-17, 21-25.

WHS Girls Golf

Post your FREE Garage Sale ads for this weekend

by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow— If you have a garage sale this next weekend, post it here free in the comment section below. If you are unable to do so, you can e-mail us at sumnernewscow@gmail.com

Happy bargain hunting!

Sumner County sports schedule: Tuesday – Saturday

Tuesday, Sept. 26

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 

3 p.m. — GIRLS TENNIS at Kingman.

6 p.m. — VOLLEYBALL at Rose Hill (Andale also participating).

WELLINGTON JUNIOR HIGH

4 p.m. — Cross Country at Wellington Middle School.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Transform your land into opportunity with the help of Theurer Auction/Realty

The classifications are out: South Sumner to play 11-man… Wellington might see Kapaun in football… Miege remains 4A in basketball… Oxford is back to 2A in b-ball

By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The highly anticipated football and “all other sports” Kansas State High School Activities Association classification lists came out this afternoon and they will surely raise more than a few eyebrows in Sumner County.

•Get ready to play 11-man football, South Sumner Outlaws.

•Belle Plaine, you are back in Class 2A football.

•Oxford, you are back in Class 2A basketball (and all other sports).
APAC
•Wellington football players – you may be dealing with Kapaun Mt. Carmel in Wichita because it is dropping to Class 4A.

•Sorry, Lady Dukes basketball team, Bishop Miege is still in Class 4A.

See the full football classification list here. See the full “all other sports” list here.

The KSHSAA released its bi-annual football classification list based on enrollment figures classifying Class 6A to 6-man football for 2024 and 2025. Wellington will remain in Class 4A, which has been its classification since 1991. The USD 353 school district registered 365 students for grades 9th through 11th grade this September. This is actually a six-student increase from the 359 students registered in 2021. Wellington will be the fourth smallest school in 4A ranging from 682 to 331 students.

Wellington Police Weekend Report: Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

Wellington Police weekend report: Thursday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Wellington Crusader Club will be held today at noon at Big Cheese

Crusader logo for article.Sumner Newscow report — Wellington Crusader Club will be held today.

Wellington football coach Jeremy Meeks, tennis coach Brian Aufdengarten and volleyball coach Mandy Ramos will be speaking today at Big Cheese Pizza at 324 N. Washington at noon.

These meetings are open to the public.

Sumner County Sheriff’s weekly jail bookings: Sept. 18 – Sept. 25, 2023

Sumner Newscow report — The Sumner County Sheriff’s weekly jail bookings for Sept. 18, 2023, through Sept. 25, 2023, are as follows:

Wellington Fire/EMS weekly log report: Sept. 18 – Sept. 24, 2023

Sumner Newscow report — The weekly log report for the Wellington Fire/EMS Department for Sept. 18 – Sept. 24, 2023 is as follows: 

Sumner Roundup: Conway Springs ekes out win with Medicine Lodge… A&A loses to Central… more

Sumner Newscow report — Conway Springs and Medicine Lodge goes the distance. Central-Burden dominates Argonia Attica. Oxford rolls. South Sumner stays undefeated. It was an entertaining week #4 in Sumner County.

Conway Springs 40 Medicine Lodge 34

This game was a good one between Central Plains League opponents now playing in Class 1A.

Conway Springs built a 28-12 first-half lead but saw Medicine Lodge strike back late in the second and third quarter to pull within eight 28-20.

Wellington rolls to 46-24 victory over Labette, Bannister ties school-record for touchdowns in a game

Skylar Branam scored on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first half. He had two of them Friday. (Photos by Eric Rinehart)

By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington football team made it six straight against the Labette County Grizzlies 46-24 in its first home game of the season.

Dusty Bannister

Wellington quarterback Dusty Bannister tied a school record for most touchdown passes in a game. He threw for five, tying Trevor Nance’s record against Clearwater in 2014. In an interesting twist, Nance was taking the game stats tonight for the Crusaders.

Wellington, which improved to 2-2, accumulated 494 yards in total offense, almost doubling its opponents’ offensive output of 251.

The Crusaders never trailed and had this game pretty much in control throughout the second half. There were 13 players who got their hands on the ball for the Crusaders. Wellington had no turnovers.

Yet, for all that went right for Wellington on Friday, enough went wrong to make any Crusader fan cringe.

Friday night scoreboard…

Friday night scores:
Wellington 46 Labette County 24
Buhler 41 Winfield 7
Augusta 48 El Dorado 0
McPherson 32 Circle 16
Rose Hill 35 Mulvane 14
Andale 74 Smokey Valley 0
Collegiate 48 Clearwater 0
Central 44 Argonia Attica 12
Oxford 64 Wichita Independent 14
South Sumner 52 Udall 0
Conway Springs 40 Medicine Lodge 34
Belle Plaine at Sacred Heart.

New fall plants have arrived at Mill Creek Lumber and Supply

Eddy’s Everything has the right car for you

Sports scoreboard: Thursday, Sept. 21

Wellington High School Volleyball

(Tuesday) Collegiate over Wellington 25-12, 25-14.

Wellington over Winfield 25-14, 25-19.

Wellington Middle School Football

7th – Wellington 12 Augusta 6 (OT).

8th – Wellington 63 Augusta 6.

Oxford Cross Country Invitational

Varsity boys: 1. Wellington, 2. Pretty Prairie, 3. Sunrise Academy, 4. Dexter, 5. Belle Plaine.

Varsity girls: 1. Wellington, 2. South Sumner, 3. Cheney, 4. West Elk.

Individuals (all Sumner County)

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