May 2, 2013
Highlights
    Week of May 2
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Caring for other  children
Valley Center Municipal Court
    April dispositions
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    May 3 through 9
Columns
Around Park City Cecile Cox
    Group to go to Kansas Sampler
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Paranormal activity revealed May 17
Heil on life Matt Heilman
    Don't ask him to speak for the media
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    Multi-tasking might be bad form
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Mrs. Loewen was tough but fair
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Some city names are tongue twisters
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
EDYTHE LOEWEN
    Edythe Earlene (Shellenberger) Loewen, 95, retired USD 262 Elementary Teacher, beloved mom, grandmother, aunt and friend, died April 24, 2013.
HERBERT SHURLEY
    Herbert Eugene Shurley, 56, former Eddy's Toyota detailer, died April 23, 2013.
JEANNIE MITCHELL
    Jeannie Mitchell, 61, of Holiday Island, Ark., died April 16, 2013, in Fayetteville, Ark.
SHIRLEY CAIN
    Shirley “Pat" Rosalie (Ganson) Cain, 95, retired Larned State Hospital Charge Nurse's Aide, beloved mother, grandmother aunt and friend, died April 24, 2013.
VERNA CAMERON
    Verna Irene (Lee) Cameron, 82, retired Beech Aircraft assembler, died April 24, 2013.
WILLIAM BOYER
    William “Bill" Alva Boyer, 96, retired Santa Fee Railroad Clerk, died April 25, 2013.
Editorials
Civility pledge is not a bad idea
    There are others who would do well to follow his lead.
General
Highlights
    Week of May 2
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of May 2
Kechi
Court appearance postponed for suspect in accidental death case Matt Heilman
    The next court appearance of a 24-year-old man charged in the death of a Kechi doctor has been continued from April 30 until May 14. Cody Allen Fields made his first court appearance April 16 in the Sedgwick County District Courtroom of Judge Warren Wilbert.
Kechi clears way for business Matt Heilman
    A Wichita-based traffic control company with plans to build an office and warehouse facility on Kechi property has the green light to move forward. At its April 25 meeting, the Kechi City Council approved a request to vacate drainage and utility easements on five lots of Northpoint Centre at the northwest corner of K-254 and Rock Road.
Kechi man linked to several burglaries Matt Heilman
    The investigation into several burglary cases in Kechi continues, but a recent arrest of one of its residents may have a connection to numerous crimes throughout the Wichita area.
Legals
RESOLUTION NO. 854-2013
    A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING WHERE THE OWNER OR LIENHOLDER OF RECORD OR ANY OCCUPANT OF THE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 6435 N. WEST PARK VIEW, PARK CITY, KANSAS, MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURES SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of May 2
Park City
Employees cited for smoking weed The News staff
    Two liquor store employees in Park City were cited after allegedly smoking marijuana during business hours. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. April 27, Park City police responded to a call from a citizen that employees were smoking marijuana inside Simon Liquor a 1704 E. 61st North.
Resident chases burglary suspect The News staff
    A Park City man gave chase to a suspect following a burglary reported shortly after 11 p.m. April 22 in the 1500 block of East Evanston.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of May 2
Park City police reports
    April 22 through 27
Valley Center fire calls
    April 24 through 29
Valley Center police reports
    April 16 through 28
Recreation League
Swim club signups May 6 The News staff
    The Valley Center Swim Club will have signups from 6 to 8 p.m. May 6 at the Valley Center Community Building in Lions Park.
School
Baseball team still searching for second win The News staff
    Most recently, the Hornets dropped a pair on the road to Goddard April 30.
Girls win McPherson track meet Chris Strunk
    The Valley Center High School girls' track team won the McPherson Invitational April 25, beating six other teams.
Haxton hired to coach WaKeeney Chris Strunk
    Haxton, who was forced to resign after the 2012 season, was hired to coach the Trego Community High School eight-man football team in WaKeeney.
School
High school Madrigals do well The News staff
    The Valley Center High School Madrigals finished a perfect competition season this year with a near perfect score of 77 out of 80 at regional competition, receiving a 1 rating. The group also received a 1 rating at the state contest April 27 in Emporia.
Highlights
    Week of May 2
School
Hornet golfers try to establish consistency Matt Heilman
    Valley Center High School golfers have shown flashes of being a team worthy of qualifying for the state tournament and doing well once they get there. However, Valley has struggled to find consistency in recent tournaments.
Hornet tennis ties for fifth at league Matt Heilman
    The Valley Center High School tennis was challenged in the conclusion to its regular season and now looks ahead to the postseason. The Hornets followed an April 25 quad tournament at Goddard with the April 29 Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II Tournament at Maize South.
Hornets keep rolling Matt Heilman
    Valley moves to 13-0 with 3 close wins
School
Library loot
    The money will be used to purchase books for the library.
School menus
    May 6 through 10
School
Softball team drops two at Goddard Chris Strunk
    Coach Corey Jones said he's looking for his team to rebound from the disappointing losses on the road April 30.
VCMS tennis ready for league tournament The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School tennis team was busy in its final week-and-a-half of the regular season, competing in a tournament and three duals.
VCMS track competes at Brad Steele The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School track teams competed at the Brad Steele Invitational April 25 at Prairie Hills and hosted a participation meet April 22.
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    April 21 through 27
Valley Center
Cyclist falls in ditch, may have been hit The News staff
    It's unclear what happened to a 12-year-old Valley Center boy who was found in a ditch with his bicycle April 24.
Huebert signs civility pledge The News staff
    State Rep. Steve Huebert, R-Valley Center, has made a commitment to civility.
Tequila’s restaurant plans to open in May Chris Strunk
    Owners of Valley Center's newest restaurant, Tequila's Mexican Grill, have been working day and night since they got the keys to the place in late March to open at 218 W. Main in downtown Valley Center by May 10. Mother's Day is May 12.
Two killed in one-car wrecks Matt Heilman and Chris Strunk
    A 37-year-old Valley Center man died early April 30 when his vehicle fell from a bridge in west Wichita, authorities said.
Unruh project moves near Leeker’s Chris Strunk
    Sid Unruh, owner of Unruh Family Chiropractic, had planned to build a small office complex at Meridian and 69th North, but has been forced to move the project farther north.
Work on Casey’s around the corner Chris Strunk
    Casey's is in the process of purchasing property in the 200 block of South Meridian, and the company has secured city building permits and zoning authorizations to start the work.




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