May 23, 2013
Highlights
    Week of May 23
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Own up to choices
Park City church plans ministry for young, expectant mothers
    The United Methodist Church at Park City is working to establish a new ministry to reach out to pregnant women and young mothers in need. The ministry includes the opening of a pregnancy crisis center out of the church and a home for new mothers and infants called The Lifehouse.
Bel Aire
Plans for Bel Aire commercial development in hands of state official Matt Heilman
    To this point, the City of Bel Aire has fulfilled its responsibilities in pushing for a new downtown commercial development to forever change to landscape of the city. 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    May 24 through 30
Columns
Around Park City Cecile Cox
    Politics moving gas prices higher?
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Library haunted? They're investigating
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    Fruit pizza a delicious summer dessert
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Ab loved VC football, WSU hoops
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    We honor the mothers of veterans in May
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
ALBERT CARNAHAN
    Albert “Ab" Lee Carnahan, 84, died May 21, 2013.  
LILLIAN VALENTINE
    Lillian R. Valentine, 104, died at the Homestead House in Beatrice, Neb. on April 17, 2013.
THELMA SAMUELS
    N. Thelma (Mark) Samuels, 91, retired homemaker, died May 19, 2013.
Editorials
District budget options are fair
    The school board last week waded through a list of proposed budget cuts and revenue enhancements to balance next year's budget. Cuts were balanced nearly down the middle with increased fees and taxes as well as reserve spending. That's the right way to do it.
General
Highlights
    Week of May 23
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of May 23
Kechi
‘Castro’ murder trial delayed for third time Matt Heilman
    Daniel U. Perez, who lived near 93rd North and Oliver under the alias of “Lou Castro," was scheduled to stand trial starting on May 31. The trial, initially scheduled to have started last July, has now been delayed more than a year.
Legals
ORDINANCE NO. 1260-13
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE VALLEY CENTER CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 9.75 OF THE VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS, MUNICIPAL CODE “FIREWORKS".
RESOLUTION NO. 855-2013
    A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING WHERE THE OWNER OR LIENHOLDER OF RECORD OR ANY OCCUPANT OF THE DETACHED GARAGE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2013 EAST FAIRCHILD, PARK CITY, KANSAS, MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of May 23
Park City
Ditch Witch sets ground breaking for August Matt Heilman
    Ditch Witch CEO Jake Sadler, who has a 50/50 share in the company with his father Lenny Sadler, said plans call for construction of a 24,000 square-foot facility on eight acres.
Man sentenced in motorcycle death Matt Heilman
    Last April, 23-year-old Joshua L. Wynn of Park City was arrested on a warrant for first-degree murder in the Sept. 1, 2011, wreck that resulted in the death of 19-year-old Mallory Scofield of Wichita. Court records show Wynn pled guilty to face the alternative lesser charge of second-degree murder. He was also charged on two misdemeanor counts of driving with a suspended license and operating a motorcycle without a Class M license.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of May 23
Park City police reports
    May 13 through 16
Valley Center fire calls
    May 13 through 19
Valley Center police reports
    May 13 through 19
School
All-day kindergarten praised Chris Strunk
    Nine months after the Valley Center school district started all-day kindergarten, dozens of the district's youngest students graduated into the first grade with the ability to read and write full sentences, reinforcing to teachers and district decision-makers the value of the expanded program.
Free lunch, breakfast offered The News staff
    As part of a national summer food service program, the Valley Center and Wichita school districts will offer free breakfast and lunch during June and July to children ages 1 to 18. No questions asked.
School
Girls seeking state track title Chris Strunk
    Valley Center to compete in 13 events
Hornet basketball camps set for next week The News staff
    The Valley Center High School basketball program will host a team camp from 4 to 7 p.m. May 28 through 31 at the high school. Cost is $40. Participants can register the first day of camp. Call coach John Wetig at 708-0352 or e-mail john.wetig@usd262.net. The camp is for players entering the ninth through 12th grades.
Hornets advance to state semis Randy Fisher and Matt Heilman
    Defense keys Valley's 1-0 win over KMC
School
Local students complete Awana The News staff
    On May 5, three local students received the Citation Award from the Northside Bible Chapel Awana program in Kechi. The Citation Award is given to students who have completed all of the materials that are required in the Awana program, which is based in Streamwood, Ill.
School
‘Great kids’ and ‘great athletes’ Matt Heilman
    Retiring athletic director reflects on 32-year career in Valley Center
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    May 12 through 18
Valley Center
City says it fixed service to westsiders Chris Strunk
    Residents in two west Valley Center neighborhoods say the city isn't providing services as it should. The city says it is. Now, the county commission will decide who is right.
Fire destroys rural mobile home Matt Heilman
    A doublewide mobile home was destroyed and a dog died in a May 15 fire in the 5800 block of East 109th North between Oliver and Woodlawn. The fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m. and the home was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived on scene. Sedgwick Count Fire Chief Gary Curmode said a man lived alone at the home. He said the man's son sometimes stayed at the residence with him.
Leaving home Chris Strunk
    Teachers' lives wrapped up in Valley Center
Police enforce seat belt use The News staff
    Buckle up. Valley Center police are looking for seat belt violators during the Click It or Ticket campaign through June 2. Sgt. Matt Vogt said police have the authority to stop vehicles if they see drivers or passengers not wearing seat belts.
Pool expands to remain open Chris Strunk
    Classes, events, food part of rec commission initiative
Suspects sought in burglary The News staff
    The administrative offices at New Hope Services on North Sheridan in Valley Center were burglarized over the weekend.
Teacher ‘fell in love with Valley Center’ Matt Heilman
    DJ Spaeth promised the district one year. She stayed for five.




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