Hillside Street Bridge opens

The Hillside Street Bridge opened at 1:30 today after being closed 171 days. The contract still has some cleanup work to do, but thru-traffic is now allowed. This is good news for those who live in the northwest area of town who commute to the north side.

Tony Clark to run across the State

U.S. Marine Tony Clark, a long distance runner, will be running across the state this weekend. His trek will last an estimated 60 hours as he runs from the Nebraska state line to the Oklahoma state line via U.S. 81. His trip will bring him through Wellington sometime Saturday night after midnight. His run is to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/?gclid=CJuXntnk9qMCFYHu7QodfG5S2A, an organization that provides relief to wounded soldiers. There are several projects around town helping him raise funds in his name. Help if you are able. And show your support by cheering him on in his long, incredible journey.

Skate park equipment installed

Equipment at the long awaited skateboard park has been installed. The new skatepark, initiated after concerns from business owners and citizens about skateboarders downtown, is located behind the old Junior High School where the Girl Scout House once sat. A ribbon cutting for the new park is planned soon.

Candidate forums scheduled

Two candidate forums will be held this month...the first is sponsored by the Sumner County Farm Bureau Association and is a forum for state candidates for Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Commissioner of Insurance, as well as Kansas House Seats and will be held on September 20th at the Raymond Frye Complex.
The second debate is hosted by the Sumner County Young Professionals and is for the Kansas House 80th District race between incumbent Vince Wetta and candidate Ellen Janoski. This debate will be held September 23rd at the Wellington High School.
Flyers for both debates can be found on my webpage in the "Calendar" section at www.johntracy.net.

Neighborhood Meeting cancelled

I am cancelling my September Neighborhood Meeting to allow citizens to attend the Sumner County Farm Bureau Candidate Forum.