Keeping traditions. Boy Scouts in Wellington are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organization this year. Local members (clockwise from front) Brandon Daubert, Baylee Hodges, Kevin Houser, Tyler Rogers, Justin Flowers, Nathan Houser, Thomas Newman, Craig Rogers, Michael Cienfuegos-Baca, Nick Senesac, Matt Behrns and Jake Rogers hold a sled they recently made for competitive events. The sleds use lightweight PVC frames to replace old, heavy wooden sleds for the upcoming Klondike Derby. The sleds are used to carry gear from station to station. Photo by Brenda Rader Mross

 

 

 

 

Wellington boys celebrate 100th anniversary of scouting

February 03, 2010
By Brenda Rader Mross
The Wellington

What do Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors; Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart; and U.S. President Barack Obama have in common?

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‘Blue Dog’ Markey pushes spending cuts

February 03, 2010
By JoAn Bjarko
The Wellington
 

Congresswoman Betsy Markey of Colorado’s 4th District brought the message of Blue Dog Democrats to a largely conservative audience at Wellington (Colorado) Ace Hardware on Jan. 30.

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Two forums will address teen pregnancy

February 03, 2010
By JoAn Bjarko
The Wellington 

Health educators are inviting Wellington (Colorado) parents, leaders and counselors to find solutions to prevent teen pregnancy and improve youth access to health information and services.
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