March 6, 2014
Highlights
    Week of March 6
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Epitaphs: Something  to think  about?
School menus
    March 10 through 14
Valley Center Municipal Court
    February 2014 dispositions
Bel Aire
Bel Aire council supports key development’s next phase Matt Heilman
    At its last meeting in February, the Bel Aire City Council received a presentation on plans for the second phase of a key development that has been more than seven years in the making.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    March 7 through 13
Classifieds
CLASSIFIED ADS
    Week of March 6
Columns
From Topeka Carolyn McGinn
    Legislative session hits Turnaround Day
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    The library is planning for April
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Trying to make our children safe, smart
The view from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Cowboys came in every color
Deaths
BARBARA HAYS
    Barbara Lou (Hale) Hays, 76, beloved mom and grandmother, died Feb. 28, 2014.
J.M. HUNT
    J.M. Hunt, 85, retired Pratt & Lambert Paint supervisor, died Feb. 25, 2014.
JIMMIE HEITMAN
    Jimmie Lee “Two Loops" Heitman died Feb. 24, 2014.
JOE KNOETTGEN
    Joe Knoettgen, 89, of Clifton, died March 2, 2014.
KENNETH WESTERFIELD
    Kenneth Ray Westerfield, 60, Boeing Aircraft purchasing agent, died Feb. 11, 2014.
MILTON WILLIS
    Milton Willis, 99, Church of God minister, retired master welder and master plumber, died Feb. 24, 2014.
RANDY WESTFAHL
    Randy J. Westfahl, 61, died Feb. 21, 2014, in Wichita.
ROBERT RAILEY
    Robert “Bob" M. Railey, 95, of Fifty Six, Ark., died Feb. 22, 2014, in Calico Rock, Ark.
STEVEN SHEPHERD
    Steven Leon “Coach" Shepherd, 61, teacher and coach at USD 439 Sedgwick schools for 38 years, died suddenly March 1, 2014.
Editorials
Contact reps to keep up with what’s happening
    Some of it passes. Some of it fails, but is planned for reintroduction in the next legislative session and some of it fails and fades away never to be brought up again.
General
Highlights
    Week of March 6
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of March 6
Kechi
Kechi council exploring options for unsold lots Matt Heilman
    About six months ago, the City of Kechi acquired three lots in an attempt to recoup more than four years' worth of delinquent taxes. At a Feb. 27 workshop the Kechi City Council discussed the acquired properties and their uses.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of March 6
Park City
Group continues hard push for gaming Matt Heilman
    Wins addresses chamber
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of March 6
Park City police reports
    Feb. 20 through March 2
Valley Center fire calls
    Feb. 24 through March 1
Valley Center police reports
    Feb. 24 through March 2
School
4-H’ers kick off spring shows The News staff
    Valley Victors 4-H members attended the AGR Beef Kick-Off Show in Hutchinson over the weekend.
School
Boys third, girls second at state weightlifting The News staff
    For the Valley Center boys, Chance Sowers was a state champion in the 198-pound weight class. Jed Elliott was runner-up at 220. Mason Beaulieu was state runner-up at 114.
Fort Scott signee
    Jackson Taylor of Douglass signs to play football with Fort Scott Community College. 
School
Highlights
    Week of March 6
School
Hornet senior to play golf for Bethel College Matt Heilman
    Valley Center High School senior Alan Joyal hasn't had an offseason. Joyal has golfed at the varsity level for his entire high school career. He's posted scores that have stood up with some of the top marks in the area and he's done so by continuing to compete after his high school seasons have ended. He's played tournaments in the summer and fall and is ready for a breakout season in his last go round at VCHS.
Hornet seniors end careers with state medals Matt Heilman
    Season of adversity ends on a strong note
Hornets turn up intensity with win Randy Fisher
    Playing their last home game of the year Feb. 27, the Hornets showed there's still a lot of fire left in their eyes. Valley led from the get-go and rolled to a 57-31 league win over Maize South on Senior Night.
School
Spaceflight experiment students to speak at Kansas Cosmosphere By The News staff
    Logan Burks, Garrett Chandler, Wesley Crow, Cole Klinkhammer and Sam Sheahan described as "incredible group of students"
School
VCMS wrestlers improve record to 10-0 Matt Heilman
    The Valley Center Middle School wrestling team continued its season of excellence with another pair of dual wins Feb. 27 at VCMS. With the season winding down, the Hornets carry an overall dual record of 10-0.
School
Valley chess team competes at Hillsboro The News staff
    Because of the weather, the tournament went five rounds instead of six so teams could travel home before the sleet and snow hit.
School
Valley ends regular season with a loss Randy Fisher
    Make it two straight for Maize South, as the Mavericks defeated Valley Center for the second time in a little more than two weeks. This time it was a 55-40 win on Senior Night, Feb. 27. Valley ended its regular season 7-13 overall, and 3-9 in league.
School
‘Highlights’ a mix of fun The News staff
    With a dose of classic tunes, a dash of new hits and a smattering of comedy, the annual Valley Center High School “Hornet Highlights" will be performed March 7 and 8 in the high school auditorium.
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Feb. 23 through March 1
Valley Center
Animals die in barn fire Chris Strunk
    Sedgwick County firefighters responded to the fire at 9224 W. 84th North, which is near 85th North and Tyler, about 1:45 a.m. and found it fully engulfed by flames.
Authorities probe area mail thefts The News staff
    Area authorities are investigating recent possible U.S. mail thefts.
Baby delivered before EMS arrives The News staff
    A baby arrived quicker than expected for a Valley Center mom.
Business remodels in full swing Chris Strunk
    The City of Valley Center issued 12 building and roofing permits during February for a total valuation of $240,880. None was for a new residence. However, three were for commercial remodeling projects, a rare trifecta in Valley Center.
City hires public works chief Chris Strunk
    The city council on March 4 approved the mayor's appointment of Brent Holper, who will start with the city full-time on April 28.
Court ruling on school finance could mean additional funds for Valley Center Chris Strunk
    The court today announced it upheld the Shawnee County District Court three-judge panel's decision that school funding is not equitable across districts. It requires the Kansas Legislature to fund capital outlay and local option budget equalization by July 1.
Defense to observe DNA testing Jesse McCullough
    Judge rules in Bluml homicide case
School board to return to District Office Chris Strunk
    The facility's fire-suppression system burst on both days, causing extensive water damage to the office and forcing the temporary relocation of its employees, including the superintendent, to The Learning Center at 426 S. Meridian.
Students get another snow day Chris Strunk
    Storm tests city's new brine delivery system




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