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Highlights Week of Oct. 16
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Bel Aire |
Bel Aire police to add SRO with federal grant Matt Heilman The City of Bel Aire is adding a new position to its police force with assistance from a federal grant obtained by only five other departments in the state.
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City works three celebrations into one eventful day Matt Heilman City works three celebrations into one eventful day
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First phase nears completion on Bel Aire health and wellness development Matt Heilman The first phase of Bel Aire's Tierra Verde health and wellness development is nearing completion with a grand opening tentatively planned for mid to late November.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations Oct. 17-23
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Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp The Big Read comes to Valley Center
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk Time for lasagna and postseason baseball
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Out of the office Chris Strunk Young players impacting Hornets
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Kansas has a history of safe roads
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Deaths |
Alfred Stude Alfred William Stude, 90, retired geologist and World War II Marine veteran, died Oct. 7, 2014.
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Carol Sandlin Carol Mae (Surtees) Sandlin, 70, retired microbiology supervisor for Wesley Medical Center, died Oct. 6, 2014.
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Cleo Shook Cleo P. Shook, 74, retired U.S. Postal Service mail handler, died Oct. 13, 2014.
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Jack Siegrist Jack Monroe Siegrist, died Oct. 6, 2014.
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Janet Crites Janet Sue (Mattson) Crites, 67, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister and friend, died Oct. 12, 2014.
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Jim Hembree Jim Hembree, 82, died Sept. 30, 2014, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City,
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Joseph Lara Joseph Lara, 84, died Oct. 8, 2014.
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Mabel Septer Mabel Almeda (Campbell) Septer, 88, died Oct. 6, 2014.
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Norman Stukey Norman “Dave" David Stukey, 56, died Oct. 9, 2014, with family by his side.
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Editorials |
Cities’ duplex projects welcome Duplex developments underway in a couple of neighborhoods in Park City and Valley Center make sense.
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General |
Highlights Week of Oct. 16
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Senior menus Oct. 20-24
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of Oct. 16
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Kechi |
Kechi council supports revitalized plans for struggling development Matt Heilman The Kechi City Council provided a boost for a struggling development to move forward.
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Letters to the Editor |
Governor’s actions speak louder than his words The governor has recently lamented that his relationship with teachers is not good. He claims to have no idea why this should be.
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Sun is not shining on Valley Center schools Some argue that Gov. Sam Brownback has not cut K-12 funding.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Oct. 16
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Park City |
Play it Again owner to operate Park City youth sports program Matt Heilman The Park City Council voted in support of a new direction for the city's youth baseball and softball program in Hap McLean Park.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Oct. 6-12
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Kechi police reports Sept. 30-Oct. 5
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Park City police reports Sept. 30-Oct. 10
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Valley Center fire calls Oct. 6-14
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Valley Center police reports Oct. 6-12
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Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Nutter wins Week 6 with 19 correct picks The News staff Week 7 picks listed
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School |
HORNET FOOTBALL: Valley Center loses first district game Chris Strunk Maize South 28, Valley Center 14
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Hornet golfers struggle on back nine to see season end Matt Heilman The Valley Center High School girls' golf team battled through windy, cold and rainy conditions in its final tournament of the season at the Oct. 13 Class 5A regional tournament in Great Bend.
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Hornets ready for league following strong finish at Circle Matt Heilman Warm and humid conditions didn't translate to many season-best performances, but collectively, the Valley Center High School cross country program had another strong showing at the Oct. 9 Circle Invitational held at Wartick Farm near El Dorado in rural Butler County.
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Hornets remain in contention for league title Matt Heilman Valley Center improves to 8-3-1 after overtime win
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Middle school runners compete at Mulvane, league The News staff The Valley Center Middle School cross country teams competed at Mulvane Oct. 7 and at the Pioneer League II meet in Prairie Hills Oct. 14.
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School |
More dual-credit courses offered Chris Strunk Valley Center adds eight college classes in 2014-15
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National Merit semifinalists honored Chris Strunk Three seniors at Valley Center High School were recognized this week for being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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School |
School highlights Oct. 17-25
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School |
School menus Oct 20-24
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School |
Senior sets record with 4th trip to state Ray Strunk Doubles team finishes second at 5A regional tournament
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VCMS tennis team makes history with Pioneer League II championship The News staff The Valley Center Middle School girls' tennis team put it altogether in its strongest outing of the year to make history.
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Valley Center football teams swept by Eisenhower, will finish against Augusta The News staff The Valley Center Middle School football teams played at Goddard Eisenhower Oct. 9
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Valley Center peaking at the right time Randy Fisher Hornets 18-12 after winning six in a row
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Valley puts it all together for win Chris Strunk Hornets improve to 2-4 with victory over Eisenhower
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Volleyball teams beat Haysville, lose to Maize South The News staff As the volleyball season winds down, Valley Center Middle School played three matches last week.
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Oct. 5-11
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Valley Center |
District enrollment means more state funds Chris Strunk If numbers hold through the state's audit, the Valley Center school district stands to gain an additional $348,000 in state aid this school year.
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Local BMX’ers do well in Gold Cup The News staff Area BMX racers traveled to Yukon, Okla., Oct. 4 and 5 to compete in the DK's Gold Cup Regional Champi
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Man accused of threatening to shoot at Walmart Chris Strunk Wichita police said the suspect got into an argument with his 71-year-old stepfather in the 5500 block of North Salina about 5:45 p.m. He is accused of striking his stepfather in the face, breaking several teeth.
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Police chase man who was driving stolen truck Chris Strunk A Wichita man in a stolen truck led Valley Center police on a chase through town and into Harvey County Oct. 10 at speeds of up to 50 mph in town and 80 mph in the country.
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Prosecutors to seek death penalty against Bluml Chris Strunk Tony Bluml pleaded not guilty to capital murder
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Puzzling Pieces Matt Heilman Local plane enthusiasts part of Earhart investigation
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Student alcohol, drug use declines Chris Strunk School officials were encouraged this week by recent evidence that student drug and alcohol use is declining.
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