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Highlights
Week of April 4
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School menus
April 8 through 12
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Valley Center Municipal Court
March dispositions
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire continues progress on residential development Matt Heilman
In the current Bel Aire City Council's final full meeting April 2, the group took measures to forge ahead in support of projects to bring new residents to the city.
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Loan helps Bel Aire address infrastructure Matt Heilman
While the city looks forward to opportunities to attract millions of new visitors with development of a sports complex, a resort water park, an aquarium and retail space, Bel Aire has several key projects to address its deteriorating infrastructure that are needed before the city can achieve the type of growth it's hoping for.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
April 5 through 11
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Mike and Judy Rayl
Mike and Judy Rayl celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 29.
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| Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox
Perfect Easter Sunday
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From the library Janice Sharp, director
What will April showers bring us?
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Heil on life Matt Heilman
Shockers bring unity with improbable run
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Honoring heroes from Bible, Kansas
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind?
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
BETTY GREENBANK
Betty Greenbank, 84, died early the morning of April 1 at her home in Lake City, Co. Her husband, Hubert (Pete) Greenbank and daughter, Cindy were with her at the time of death.
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CARL UNGER
Carl Steven “Steve" Unger, 65, died March 28, 2013.
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ELVIN TENNYSON
Elvin Merle Tennyson, 76, retired Beech Engineer, died March 29, 2013.
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GAYLON NIGHTINGALE
Gaylon Ray Nightingale, 65, retired Mitchell–Brittian Machine Shop, died April 1, 2013.
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HAROLD RUSSELL
Harold Ellis Russell, 91, retired Milling Precision Tool, Inc. owner, died April 1, 2013.
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HARVEY SLATER
Harvey LaRue Slater, 65, retired oilfield pipefitter, died March 24, 2013.
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MALINDA GUHR
Malinda Guhr, 85, died March 25, 2013, at the Newton Presbyterian Manor.
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ROBERT BOGGS
Robert “Bob" Boggs, 92, retired RSC Electronics warehouse supervisor, died March 28, 2013.
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WAYNE ROBINSON
Wayne Robinson, 67, was born May 20, 1945, and died March 24, 2013.
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| Editorials |
Nature trail plan deserves city vote
Valley Creek Estates homeowners vehemently protested the construction of a nature trail along the edge of a small portion of the Wetland Park on the west side of the city.
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Jake Regehr and Danielle Brewer
Vicki and Gary Anderson and Roger Regehr of Valley Center announce the engagement of their son Jake Regehr to Danielle Brewer, daughter of Farri and Bill Corbett and Douglas Brewer of Denver, Co.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of April 4
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of April 4
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| Park City |
New chief comes full circle Matt Heilman
Phil Bostian is back to where it all began. The former highway patrol supervisor is the new police chief for the Park City Police Department, 32 years after he got his first law enforcement experience as a reserve officer in Park City.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of April 4
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Park City police reports
March 20 through 26
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Valley Center fire calls
March 25 through 31
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Valley Center police reports
March 25 through 31
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| Recreation League |
81 Speedway
March 30 results
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Wheelhouse Pitch, Hit & Run The News staff
Pitch, Hit & Run is an competition of Major League Baseball, designed to provide youth an opportunity to participate in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in baseball and softball skills.
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| School |
Art earns national attention Matt Heilman
Middle -schooler's ‘DERAIL' bench receives national Silver Key award
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| School |
Fast start for Valley Center track Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School track squad had its first action of the season March 28, participating in the Andale Relays.
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| School |
Highlights
Week of April 4
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| School |
Hornet catcher to play for McPherson Matt Heilman
The time has come for Madison Estes to shine. After spending most of her high school softball career as a backup catcher to all-state performer Emily Otte, Estes is ready to take her place to lead the Valley Center High School softball team and its strong pitching staff.
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Hornet soccer team undefeated Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School soccer team has used a mix of stout defense, improved passing and aggressive attacks at opposing goals to sit at 4-0 on the young season. The Hornets followed a signature 2-0, March 28 win against Wichita Trinity with a 3-0 win April 2 against Buhler.
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Hornet tennis competes well at Emporia Matt Heilman
In its effort to compete with some of the top teams in Class 5A, the Valley Center High School tennis team took a step in the right direction in the March 30 Emporia Tournament.
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Hornets start season on a 4-0 tear Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School softball team started the season with two double-header sweeps and will begin Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II play this week.
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| School |
Local girl on qualifying shooting sports team The News staff
The Sedgwick County 4-H shooting sports BB team has qualified to compete at the Daisy National BB Gun Championships in Rogers, Ark., this summer.
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Monsanto donations help local 4-H’ers The News staff
The Sedgwick County 4-H Foundation received a $2,500 grant, thanks to the good luck of area farmers Bob and Marcella Seiler.
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| School |
New football coach puts together staff of assistants Chris Strunk
Smith said it's important to put together a knowledgeable and reliable group of assistants.
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Regional assignments The News staff
High school Class 5A regional assignments were announced this week.
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Senior pitches shutout to begin campaign The News staff
Senior Alex Arnold recorded a shutout and the Valley Center High School baseball team did what was necessary to win its first game of the season, beating Salina South 1-0 on March 28.
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| School |
Students serve as House pages The News staff
Rep. Steve Huebert, R-Valley Center, sponsored the two Valley Center Middle School students.
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| School |
Three VCHS lifters earn state titles The News staff
The Valley Center High School boys were seventh and the girls third in the Class 5A state powerlifting championships March 16 at Kapaun Mt. Carmel.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
March 24 through 30
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| Valley Center |
City OKs new rules for pets Chris Strunk
The new rules replace what city officials called an inadequate set of ordinances cobbled together over the years.
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City issues nine permits during March The News staff
The City of Valley Center issued nine building and roofing permits during March for a total valuation of $728,733.
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Election ushers in new and familiar The News staff
The April 2 general election revealed a mix of new and familiar faces that will serve as city and school district leaders for the next four years.
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Man tased by officer after disturbance Chris Strunk
A man was shocked with a taser gun and two men were arrested after an altercation in the Prairie Lakes neighborhood early March 31.
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Valley Center salon closes Chris Strunk
Salon 318, which operated at 318 S. Meridian since May 2006, closed on March 23. Its mother-daughter owner and general manager are planning to move the family to Wichita with no plans to re-open another shop.
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Valley to get Mexican restaurant Chris Strunk
Tequila's to open in about a month in downtown
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Venetian prom stays home The News staff
After severe weather forced Valley Center High School's annual event to relocate from Exploration Place in Wichita to the high school last year, student leaders and school administrators decided that home was not so bad after all.
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Woman accused of child abuse Chris Strunk
Seven children removed
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