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Highlights Week of Aug. 14
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill Pray for students and staff
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Bel Aire |
Man killed in Bel Aire construction accident Matt Heilman A man taken to a Wichita hospital following a July 31 industrial accident in Bel Aire has died.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations Aug. 15-21
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Columns |
From the Library Janice Sharp Adult summer reading logs due this week
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Heil on life Matt Heilman Actor's death leaves questions unanswered
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In the Kitchen Lisa Strunk She received a lesson in history in Galveston
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Out of the Office Rush hour in Valley Center?
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Summer is coming to a close in Kansas
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Deaths |
Ben Kelley Ben Steven Kelley, 65, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 8, 2014.
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David Boren David Carl “Dave" Boren, 49, of Park City, formerly of Tecumseh, Okla., died Aug. 7, 2014, at his home.
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Karen Barnett Karen Larita (Brown) Barnett, 62, died Aug. 7, 2014.
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Editorials |
Good to see progress in new subdivision It's been six years since Mennonite Housing first broke ground on the Ridgefield housing addition north of West Elementary School in Valley Center. After months of inactivity, the neighborhood is finally stirring again.
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Vote not a referendum on McGinn’s job in Topeka While we believe that Carolyn McGinn would have represented north Sedgwick County well on the county commission, we want to encourage her to hold her head high as she goes back to Topeka to represent this area in the state Senate.
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Engagements & Weddings |
Benjamin and Ashli McDaniel Ashli Danielle Strawn and Benjamin Charles McDaniel were married Aug. 9 at Wewoka Trading Post in Wewoka, Okla.
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General |
Senior highlights Week of Aug. 14
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of Aug. 14
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Kechi |
Sunnydale Community Building open house postponed Matt Heilman The Sunnydale Community Building Open House planned for Aug. 16 has been rescheduled for a yet-to-be announced date in the fall.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Aug. 14
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Park City |
Park City selects firm to design city buildings Matt Heilman City hall, police station considered
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Aug. 4-10
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Park City police reports Aug. 4-5
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Valley Center police reports Aug. 4-10
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Recreation League |
Dawgs seventh at NBC Matt Heilman After winning back-to-back games to stave off elimination and advance to the final eight of the 32-team NBC World Series, the party ended for the Dawgs in the early morning hours of Aug. 7.
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School |
Joyal wins cup to cap strong summer golf schedule The News Staff Alan Joyal has added more hardware to his decorated golf career.
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School |
School menus Week of Aug. 18
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Welcome new USD 262 teachers New teacher profiles
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School |
Youth Highlights Week of Aug. 14
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Aug. 4-10
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Valley Center |
Cities open swimming pools to 4-legged residents The News Staff Two area cities put the swimming season on paws recently and opened their pools to hairy, four-legged swimmers for one last dip.
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District eyes spike in enrollment Chris Strunk Valley Center officials expect a 60-student increase
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Library awaits vote on LeVenue Chris Strunk The Valley Center City Council could vote as early as Sept. 2 whether to move forward with the library's plans to expand into the LeVenue building in downtown Valley Center.
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Peace of mind Matt Heilman Valley Center graduate and wife hope for violence in their city to end
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Summer food program fills ‘a need’ in Valley Center Chris Strunk In its second year, the Valley Center school district's summer food service program saw a dramatic increase in usage.
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Valley Center fire calls Aug. 5-9
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