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Highlights
Week of March 21
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Warning: excessive cellulite
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire closer to establishing district to finance downtown development Matt Heilman
The plans for Bel Aire's proposed downtown retail and entertainment district are expected to forever change the area landscape by potentially attracting millions of visitors per year.
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Confusion surrounds Bel Aire election Matt Heilman
The first public forum for Bel Aire City Council and mayoral candidates concluded with some controversy and confusion. At the March 18 forum, council candidate Carolyn Smith, wife of current Bel Aire Mayor Harold Smith announced she had filed to serve on the council for two years, completing the unfinished term of former council member Moe Terrebonne.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
March 22 through 28
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Donna Phillips
Donna Phillips of Valley Center will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. April 13 at Grace Connections Church, 300 N. Ash in Valley Center.
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Emil and Ralene Berquist
Emil and Ralene Berquist celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on March 11, 2013.
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of March 21
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| Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox
Palm Sunday then Easter
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From Topeka Carolyn McGinn
She hopes state keeps promise on tax
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From the library Janice Sharp, director
Easter bunny visiting library March 30
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Heil on life Matt Heilman
Filling out bracket never easy, but always fun
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
Thawing out, enjoying Icebox Cake
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
When kids get tickets in Valley
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Unusual trees brought to Kansas
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind?
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
CONNIE HATFIELD
Connie Marvelle Hatfield, 71, former Goodwill banager, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died March 5, 2013.
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LINDA HASKIN
Linda D. (Fitch) Haskin, of Argonia, died March 13, 2013, near Argonia at 57.
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MARGARET MCLAURIN
Margaret Ann Bell McLaurin, 75, of Valley Center, died March 12, 2013.
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MARGARET VAUGHN
Margaret Gail (Marlow) Trusdale-Smith-Ast-Vaughn, 59, died March 17, 2013.
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VICKY PURKEY
Vicky Lynn Purkey, 65, died March 13, 2013.
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| Editorials |
Lunch money policy too far
We understand the need for authority. But this is ridiculous. The policy goes too far too quickly. Further, it omits the important step of human intervention.
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| General |
New DAR members
The Little Arkansas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Cheryl Nordstedt and Judy Conkling as members at its March meeting.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of March 21
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| Kechi |
Kechi police looking to organize neighborhood watch Matt Heilman
With guidance from its police department, the City of Kechi is working to organize a community-wide effort to discourage potential burglars from targeting the city. With cooperation from citizens, Kechi Police Chief John Blevins is working to establish a neighborhood watch program in response to a recent string of break-ins that has some residents on edge.
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Kechi revisits city’s fireworks rules Matt Heilman
Compared to most cities in Sedgwick County, the rules relating to fireworks are fairly lenient in the City of Kechi. Pretty much any firework that complies with the rules in Sedgwick County can be shot off in Kechi city limits.
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| Legals |
Bel Aire resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BEL AIRE, KANSAS AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. R-13-02, WHICH RELATES TO CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A STAR BOND PROJECT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY, ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH MATTER, AND PROVIDING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1257-13
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS, UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of March 21
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| Park City |
Message to Mississippi Matt Heilman
Balloon launch connects local kindergartner with Mississippi farmer
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Principal named Circle superintendent The News staff
Jim Johnson's first year as the principal at Park City's Chisholm Trail Elementary School is also his last. Johnson has been named superintendent of the Circle School district, effective July 1.
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Stolen vehicle, meth recovered at QuikTrip The News staff
Park City police performed a high-risk stop protocol on the 1997 Toyota Avalon, reported stolen out of Wichita, after it was spotted in the Quik Trip parking lot. Inside the vehicle, officers recovered a purse and a clear plastic bag with white residue, found under a back seat cushion.
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| Police & Fire |
Park City police reports
March 11 through 13
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Valley Center fire calls
March 11 through 15
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Valley Center police reports
March 11 through 17
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| School |
Expectations raised for Valley Center golfers Matt Heilman
Two years ago, the Hornets were a young team learning the game as they went along. They concentrated on overall improvement rather than individual scores. Last season, the group made strides and learned what it takes to compete for tournament championships.
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| School |
Highlights
Week of March 21
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| School |
Hornet soccer embracing high expectations Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School girls' soccer team is a veteran group that has realistic aspirations of being one of the best teams in Class 5A this season. The Hornets battled through injuries last season to finish with a 10-6-1 record that ended in the South Central Kansas Class 5A regional.
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Hornet soccer wins season opener Matt Heilman
Despite not playing its best, the Valley Center High School girls' soccer team got its season off to an encouraging start with a 3-2 win March 14 against Salina South.
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Mental approach key for Hornet tennis Matt Heilman
Like most years, the Hornets' team success will be contingent upon the ability of some new faces to step up and compete well at the varsity level.
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| School |
School menus
March 25 through 29
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| School |
Softball team poised for postseason run Chris Strunk
The Hornets were 15-5 last season, ending the year with a heartbreaking loss at Hays in the semifinals of regionals.
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State champions lead strong track squad Chris Strunk
With gold medals, school records and Division I college letters of intent, it may seem like a perfect time for Valley Center seniors Meagan Williams and Morgan Wedekind to coast to the end of their storied high school careers.
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Valley building on last year’s momentum Chris Strunk
After starting the 2012 campaign with 12 straight losses, the Hornets finished the season by winning six of their last nine to post a 6-15 record.
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| Valley Center |
City revises proposal for park walking trail Chris Strunk
Utecht told the city council March 19 that he was continuing to refine a proposal to construct a walking trail along the east edge of the park, which is undeveloped city land west of West Elementary School. Neighbors to the west and south have opposed the trail, saying it would attract problems.
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Council, school seats up for grabs
Early voting under way
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District seeks fair facility policy Chris Strunk
In an effort to iron out the Valley Center school district's policies on the use of its facilities, officials have embarked on a tall task: Figure out which groups are being charged and which aren't.
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Kids playing with matches to blame in damaging fire Chris Strunk
An antique automobile was damaged and the siding on a garage was destroyed in a grass fire that started when two young children were playing with matches March 16 in Valley Center.
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Rec commission receives sidewalk grant The News staff
The Valley Center Recreation Commission will receive a Sunflower Foundation grant to construct a walking path in the McKay Petrie Sports Complex.
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Seven children removed from Valley Center home The News staff
Woman arrested on child abuse charge
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Snow removal ordinance melts Chris Strunk
Council takes no action on ordinance requiring clear sidewalks
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Valley Center City Council candidates
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Valley Center school board candidates
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