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Highlights
Week of April 11
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Some good memories of spring
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
April 12 through 18
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| Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox
Smoke shop moves to Wichita
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From the library Janice Sharp, director
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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Heil on life Matt Heilman
He's selfish with his Shockers
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
These shoes weren't made for walking
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Know where to stand, what to stand for
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind?
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
CARL UNGER
Carl Steven “Steve" Unger, 65, died March 28, 2013.
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DEBRA BREWER
Debra D. Brewer, 54, died April 6, 2013.
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JOHN MCCOSKEY
John McCoskey, 72, died in Sedgwick on April 7, 2013. He was surrounded by his children and Karen, his wife of 49 years.
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MATTHEW REMPE
Matthew Joseph Rempe, 24, Google computer networker, died April 7, 2013.
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MELFORD DEWALD
Melford Dale DeWald, 84, died March 31, 2013.
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NEVA WHITTED
Neva Viola (Fuller) Whitted, 92, died April 6, 2013.
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| Editorials |
Board flip-flops on bell schedule
This week, the board flip-flopped again, convinced to change its mind on a practice that it was sure would make a difference for students and teachers just a year ago.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of April 11
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| Kechi |
Concern over break-ins persist in Kechi Matt Heilman
For at least the eighth time since the start of the year, a burglary was reported in Kechi.
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| Legals |
BOARD VACANCY NOTICE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2022, of a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 262, Sedgwick County, Kansas, and that such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Board of Education for the remainder of the unexpired term, not sooner than fifteen (15) days following publication of this notice. Such vacancy exists by reasons of the resignation of Jeanne Daniels.
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ORDINANCE NO. 924-2013
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 911-2012 OF THE CITY OF PARK CITY, KANSAS, CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PARK CITY, KANSAS, UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO. 561-2001.
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| Letters to the Editor |
Trail risks, rewards must be addressed
The proposed development of Wetland Park has somehow generated significant controversy, and the most recent opinion article written by The Ark Valley News attempts to belittle the residents of Valley Creek Estates.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of April 11
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| Park City |
Park City welcomes new mayor, council members Matt Heilman
The eight-member group that has been together since 2011 took its final actions at the beginning of the April 9 Park City Council meeting before two new council members and the city's new mayor took the oath to take over seats previously occupied by Cecil Goldsmith, Keith Thomas and Emil Bergquist.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of April 11
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Kechi police reports
March 10 through 29
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Park City police reports
March 26 through April 7
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Valley Center fire calls
April 2 through 7
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Valley Center police reports
April 1 through 7
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| Recreation League |
Weekend of racing at 81 Speedway The News staff
A big weekend of dirt track racing will take place April 12 and 13 at 81 Speedway as the National Championship Racing Association's modified and sport mod divisions will open their 2013 season.
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| School |
Board OKs lunch policy Chris Strunk
The Valley Center school district is cracking down on those who don't pay for their school meals.
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Highlights
Week of April 11
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| School |
Hornet girls win home invitational Chris Strunk
The Hornet girls picked up key points in the sprints and got its usual top performances in the throws to edge out Bishop Carroll in the 14-team Valley Center Invitational April 5.
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Hornet golfers start season Matt Heilman
As could be expected with limited practice time before the first tournament, the Valley Center High School golf team is working to shake off the rust in the early part of its season.
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Hornet soccer records fourth straight shutout Matt Heilman
Through five games, the Valley Center High School girls' soccer team has mostly been able to keep the pressure off senior goalkeeper Elayna Coleman. With a 3-0 win April 4 at Newton, the Hornets moved to 5-0.
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Hornet tennis team looking for consistency Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School tennis team has seen mixed results in the early season as it tries to establish consistency, especially with its doubles teams that are learning what it takes to compete at the varsity level.
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Hornets split with South, Central Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School softball team split home league contests during the past week, leaving little room for error in the rest of the regular season if the Hornets have their hearts set on an Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II title.
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Middle school tennis season gets underway The News staff
The Valley Center Middle School boys' tennis team got its season underway with four duals, March 27 against Winfield, March 28 against Andover Central, April 8 against Prairie Hills and April 9 at Haysville.
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Middle school track teams open at Andover quad The News staff
The seventh-grade boys placed first, while the eighth-grade boys, eighth-grade girls and seventh-grade girls were second.
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| School |
Prom royalty
Madison Wedekind and Larry Hall are named Valley Center High School prom king and queen April 6 at the high school.
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Retiring teachers to be honored The News staff
Three Valley Center elementary teachers will be retiring at the end of the school year.
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School menus
April 15 through 19
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Valley Center students do well at state FBLA The News staff
Valley Center High School students competed at state Future Business Leaders of America April 4 and 5 in Topeka.
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| School |
Valley struggles against league foes Chris Strunk
After starting the season with a win, the Valley Center High School baseball team has lost seven straight, falling to 1-7 after four league losses at home during the past week.
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| School |
Well-dressed
West Elementary Principal Pete Bastian (pictured here with Ayla Gard) wears a dress to school on April 8 as part of his effort to be named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2013 Man of the Year.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
March 31 through April 7
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| Valley Center |
A matter of time Chris Strunk
Valley Center tinkers with bell schedule to deal with traffic
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Bargain hunters prep for city sales The News staff
Dozens of garage sales
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Departing city leaders ready to move on from local government Matt Heilman
In north Sedgwick County, voters in the April 2 mayoral and city council elections showed a preference for a mix of old and new. The voting canvas confirmed the results that were posted on the Sedgwick County website after all the votes were cast.
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District eyes cuts, fees and taxes Chris Strunk
Superintedent proposes a mix to handle budget shortfall next school year
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Kansas Premium Roofing opens in Valley Matt Heilman
Kansas Premium Roofing has found a home in Valley Center. The business, located on Meridian between 69th and 77th North at 1220 South Meridian, Suite B, offers expertise on restoration, as well as a comprehension of building codes, an understanding of insurance claims and an emphasis on customer service and attention to detail.
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Valley grad keeps beat going Matt Heilman
Trumpet player travels with Shocker Sound
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