Sumner Newscow report — The following is an open letter by Wellington Superintendent Adam Hatfield, dated June 24, 2020

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Adam Hatfield

We are aware that our community has many questions regarding USD 353’s plan to reopen schools for the 2020-21 school year. I wanted to take a moment to address what we know at this point. There are currently many educators across the state that are collaborating with the Kansas State Department of Education on a plan that will give our district guidance for reopening schools in the fall.

This plan is expected to be released to schools in mid-July.

2020 OFFICIAL RULES FOR KANSAS WHEAT FESTIVAL MEDALLION HUNT — sponsored by Sumner Newscow and Bank of Commerce Publication of the clues begin June 29, 2020. Additional rules concerning the COVID-19 health guidelines as related to this contest are below.

1. Anyone is eligible to join the hunt for the Kansas Wheat Festival Medallion​ except the 2019 winners, those people directly involved in the planning and implementation of the Kansas Wheat Festival Medallion Hunt and members of their immediate families or households. The participant claiming the medallion prize must be ​18 years old or older​.

2. The first clue will be issued June 29, 2020, through Sumnernewscow.com, the Chamber of Commerce office, and the Wellington Daily News website. A new clue will be released each weekday by 10 a.m. through Friday, July 10, 2020, unless the medallion is found earlier. Early birds may obtain the day’s clue on Sumnernewscow.com between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. each weekday. The finder of the Medallion must have registered their button to claim the $1,000 prize. The purchase of a Kansas Wheat Festival button is not required to receive the $100 prize. Buttons must ​be registered by June 26, 2020, and may be registered at the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB during business hours either in person or by phone.

Sumner Newscow report — The following are the Sumner County Commissioner minutes for June 15 and June 16. Information from Sumner County Health Department Laura Rettig is in the June 16 minutes.

June 15, 2020 – 9 a.m.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commission Room of the Sumner County Courthouse.  Those present were Chairman John Cooney, Commissioner Steve Warner, and Commissioner Jim Newell.  Also present were County Clerk Debra A. Norris and 80th House Representative Bill Rhiley.

The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved minutes of June 8 and 9.

County Treasurer Dannetta Cook provided the distribution from the Kansas Star Casino for June as $49,676.00.

At 10 a.m., upon unanimous vote, the Commission entered into executive session for 10 minutes with Information Technology Director Joe Buresh to discuss non-elected personnel.  At 10:10 a.m., the Commission reconvened in open session.  Chairman Cooney advised no binding action was taken as a result of the executive session.