Sumner Newscow report —  The Registrar’s office at Cowley College has released the names of students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor rolls for the spring 2020 semester.

Students listed on the President’s Honor Roll earned 4.0 grade-point averages, on a 4.0 scale, and completed a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll earned a GPA between 3.50-3.99 and completed a minimum of 12 credit hours.

The following Sumner County students were listed in the Cowley College honor roll for the Spring semester:

Sumner Newscow report — The City of Wellington Firework Regulations-Retail sales hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 1 through July 4.

Firework discharge hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 1 through July 3 and 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4.   It is illegal to shoot fireworks on or under a vehicle, on any public roadway, within 50 feet of a firework stand or where fireworks are stored, and gas stations or any place, liquid gas, including propane is stored.

Help wanted: The Wellington Housing Authority is accepting application for the position of Tenant Services Director/Administrative Assistant due to retirement. Job descriptions and application may be obtained 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the office of Wheat Capitol Manor, 400 South C, Wellington, KS, or by calling 620-326-5821. EOE

Rick Roitman

Submitted to Sumner Newscow — Retired US Navy Commander and Wellington resident, Rick Roitman, has officially announced that he is ​running for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 116.

Roitman is a Democrat.

Roitman proudly served 27 years in the U.S. Navy. As a Navy Commander he has a proven record of disciplined leadership. He worked as Chief Operating Officer for Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force where he was responsible for the training and worldwide deployment of over 3,000 officers and sailors. After retirement from the Navy he worked for 10 years as a tax analyst for a large financial services company and as a mathematics instructor at Cowley County Community College. He has also coached boys basketball for 12 years at Wellington High School.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from William Jewell College and MBA from George Washington University. 

Help wanted: Sexton/Chemical Applicator–Noxious Weeds-Full-time

Pay Range:      $11.99 – $19.68 per hour

HS diploma or GED and valid KS D/L.    This position involves the ability to perform technical work in the operation and maintenance of the County cemetery. Maintaining records of the cemetery.   Experience operating light duty equipment needed. Ability to operate various pieces of equipment, riding mower, tractor, backhoe and truck.   Some adverse conditions exist.  Exposure to equipment, noise, hazardous chemical and adverse weather

Apply online at www.ksgovjobs.com.  Applications close 7/10/2020.  If any questions, please contact the Sumner County Clerk’s Office, 501 N. Washington, Wellington, KS  67152.  Phone 620-326-3395.  EOE