February 7, 2013
Highlights
    Week of Feb. 7
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Button,  button,  who has  buttons?
School menus
    Week of Feb. 7
Valley Center municipal court
    January dispositions
Bel Aire
Bel Aire OKs work on residential development Matt Heilman
    In a city that has fought an uphill battle trying to develop its vacant property, the Rock Springs addition offers some welcome relief. The City of Bel Aire does not own the land and isn't the developer. Rock Springs, located near 53rd North and Rock Road, is being developed by Wichita developer Gene Vitarelli.
Water park and resort part of proposed Bel Aire development Matt Heilman
    The ideas for Bel Aire's proposed downtown retail and entertainment destination are starting to come into focus. Last week, Wisconsin Resort Consulting announced plans to build a water park and mixed-use destination resort and hotel on 27 acres in the Caban Marketplace STAR Bond development. The concept for the development was first discussed about five years ago.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    Feb. 8 through 14
Pauline Rich
    Pauline Rich will celebrate her 90th Birthday on Feb. 11.
Births
Kora Ly Vo
    Kora Ly Vo, daughter and first child of Daven and Laura Vo, was born Oct. 26, 2012.
Rylee Jean George
    Rylee Jean George, daughter and first child of Todd and Julia George, was born Jan. 17, 2013.
Classifieds
CLASSIFIED ADS
    Week of Feb. 7
Columns
Around Park City Cecile Cox
    Early spring in store?
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Summer Reading Program right around corner
Heil on life Matt Heilman
    Trip down Memory Lane disturbing
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    King's Cake Cupcakes for Mardi Gras
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Super Bowl had its moments
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    We watch classic movies on cable
Deaths
ETHEL GIORGI
    Ethel Claudine Giorgi, 92, sister of Mildred Larcade of Valley Center, died on Jan. 30, 2013.
GWENDOLYN COATES
    Gwendolyn Aline (Adams) Coates, 84, of Sedgwick, formerly of Junction City died Jan. 29, 2013, at Newton Medical Center in Newton.
JOHN LEMKE
    John Darren Lemke of Bangor, Maine, formally of Valley Center, died Jan. 29, 2013.
RUTH TORNEY
    Ruth M. Torney, 82, died Dec. 15, 2012.
Editorials
Business progress reason for optimism
    We were pleased to hear the announcement of major development plans in Bel Aire as well as other businesses planning to invest in Valley Center and Park City. We hope they're the tip of the iceberg as we emerge from a recession.
Engagements & Weddings
Ashley Rose to Lane Alan Underwood
    Jeff and Laura Gruenbacher of Mount Hope announced the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Rose, to Lane Alan Underwood, son of Roger and Deanna Underwood of Esbon.
General
Highlights
    Week of Feb. 7
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Feb. 7
Kechi
Kechi man charged with sex crimes The News staff
    A 34-year-old Kechi man has been charged with five counts of producing child pornography. According to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom, Elias D. Barthelman has appeared in federal court on the charges.
Legals
ORDINANCE NO. 1254-13
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY TO PAY THE COSTS THEREOF.
Letters to the Editor
Best candidate for police chief?
    As I watched Park City's council meeting Jan. 22, I was left with several question that I feel need answered in regards to the new chief of police for Park City.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Feb. 7
Park City
Ditch Witch moving to 77th and Hydraulic Matt Heilman
    A longtime equipment dealer is moving its local operation with the goal of being more accessible to its customers. Ditch Witch of Kansas, currently at 125th North and Broadway, is moving to 77th North and Hydraulic.
Ice causes problems during commute Matt Heilman
    At 6:24 a.m., a GMC SUV, driven by Venessa Kay Moyer of Valley Center, was southbound on I-135 when Moyer lost control of the vehicle. The SUV hit a guardrail, entered the west ditch, drove through a fence and overturned several times before coming to a rest on its wheels. Moyer was transported to a Wichita hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Park City’s next police chief has ties to city Matt Heilman
    Former reserve officer to start April 1
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of Feb. 7
Park City police reports
    Jan. 28 through Feb. 3
Valley Center fire calls
    Jan. 28 through Feb. 3
Valley Center police reports
    Jan. 28 through Feb. 3
Recreation League
VCRC basketball
    Feb. 2 results
School
Cheerleaders say thanks for supporting trip of a lifetime The News staff
    Callie Claussen and Sierra Archer, senior cheerleaders at Valley Center High School, traveled to London, England, Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. The pair was selected last summer at UCA Cheer Camp as All-American Cheerleaders, which allowed them to take part in the New Year's Day parade in London. The girls spent many hours asking for donations and selling different products to raise enough money to fund their trip.
Dance theme: ‘Blast into the Past’ The News staff
    Theme of homecoming will be “Blast into the Past."
School
Decision on football coach may be announced next week Chris Strunk
    Five candidates were formally interviewed this week and a decision could come as early as Monday, but likely will be made later in the week.
Eighth-graders fall to Eisenhower in semifinals The News staff
    The eighth-graders fell to Goddard Eisenhower, 43-14, in the semifinals of the Pioneer League Division II tournament Feb. 2 after knocking off the No. 4 seed Haysville.
Former coach's son takes over for Hornets
    Caleb Smith named VCHS football coach
School
Highlights
    Week of Feb. 7
Honor rolls
    VCHS
School
Hornets dismantle Goddard Collin Weaver
    Valley improves to 9-6 overall and 4-3 in the league
Hornets take second at Rose Hill Matt Heilman
    Valley has little trouble getting league win over Eisenhower
Middle school wrestlers sweep Prairie Hills, Newton The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School wrestling team continued its impressive start to the season with strong showings in a pair of home duals Jan. 29 against Prairie Hills and Newton. Against Prairie Hills, the Hornets won 14 of 18 matches on the way to the 85-16 win. Colten Richardson at 80 pounds, Dallas Boone at 85 pounds, Mike Turkali at 90, Mason Beaulieu at 95, Tyler Boone at 105, Collin Sharp at 110, Sam Weldon at 115, Payton Stoffel at 120, Kaden Lewis at 127, Don Boone at 134, Kaleb Clubb at 148, Malichi Swigart at 165, Chase Holle at 215 and Hagen Henderson at 265, all won by pin.
School
Pack 494’s Pinewood Derby The News staff
    Hall wins Best Design, Scout Favorite
School
VCMS season ends in semis The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School girls' basketball teams fell short of the championship in the Jan. 31 through Feb. 5 Pioneer League Division II Tournament at Goddard Eisenhower.
Valley beats league foe Goddard Collin Weaver
    Hornets improve to 6-9 overall, 4-3 in the league
Sheriff
Sheriff’s reports
    Jan. 27 through Feb. 2
Valley Center
City issues seven permits in January The News staff
    The City of Valley Center issued seven building and roofing permits during January for a total valuation of $203,789.
Fire damages home, RV Chris Strunk
    No one hurt in late-night blaze
Pretty in pink Chris Strunk
    Local student matches prom dresses with new owners
Primary election declared for VC council race
    Ward 2 city council race will require a primary election
Valley Center moves forward with stormwater drainage project Chris Strunk
    The council voted 6-2 on Feb. 5 to approve an ordinance that outlines how the project will be paid for. Council members Kate Jackson and Harry Gerling voted against the ordinance.
Valley’s hidden treasure Chris Strunk
    Groups see potential in city's Wetland Park




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