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Highlights Week of July 9
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill What are you teaching at home?
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South Korea native to pastor local church Chris Strunk Ju, the new pastor at First United Methodist Church in Valley Center, started his ministry here on July 5 with a sermon series titled, “Shall We Dance?"
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Valley Center Municipal Court June 2015 dispositions
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Bel Aire |
Fire heavily damages Bel Aire home David Dinell An early morning fire on July 5 caused extensive damage to a house in the 5600 block of East 48th Circle North in Bel Aire. The seven occupants were able to escape the blaze, which destroyed the garage and the majority of the roof.
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Fireworks rules appear to be effective David Dinell The Bel Aire City Council discussed fireworks during its July 7 meeting.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations July 10 through 16
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Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director Adult reading challenges still underway
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Out of the office Chris Strunk We need more shoppers like Mary
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Movies, TV shows mirror our lives
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Commentary |
What's on your mind Views from News readers
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Deaths |
BOYD DuBOIS Boyd D. DuBois, 71, Valley Center, died July 2, 2015. He was a farmer and stockman.
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RHONDA BENDER Rhonda Sue Bender, 51, of Halstead, died July 4, 2015. She was a paraeducator, having worked for Heartspring and the Sedgwick County Cooperative.
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WILLARD THIESSEN Willard E. Thiessen, 94, of Whitewater, died July 5, 2015. He was a farmer and stockman.
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Editorials |
Valley celebrated 4th safely Despite a few complaints, residents here celebrated the Fourth of July safely.
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General |
Highlights Week of July 9
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of July 9
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Letters to the Editor |
Who is ‘older’? In response to The News' recent supplement in which it highlighted accomplishments of senior citizens, I have penned the following poem. I hope it is sufficiently explanatory and will reflect the adverse impression I have of the title of your feature.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of July 9
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Park City |
Business opens to teach Tae Kwon Do, self-confidence David Dinell Currently, Dahilig is holding lessons at 7 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. The lessons cost about $60 a month and Dahilig said he reimburses the cost of a uniform with a three-month commitment. The group uses one area of the facility, which has soft green mat-like surfaces that make it suitable for the sessions.
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Park City’s Salute to Freedom Park City hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration Salute to Freedom July 4.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Week of July 9
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Kechi police reports June 29 through July 5
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Park City police reports June 29 through July 2
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls June 29 through July 5
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Recreation League |
81 Speedway July 4 results
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Dominics team up for tennis The News staff Dominic Phillips and Dominic Santiago, both seventh-graders at Valley Center Middle School, won the Valley Center Recreation Commission Tennis Camp Tournament July 2.
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Heights League standings Updated July 5
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School |
Hornet football camp Keyon Saunders and other Valley Center High School football players celebrate during drills July 6 at the District Stadium.
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports June 28 through July 4
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Valley Center |
City balances costs with demand at splash pad Chris Strunk Water conservation part of city's strategy
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City issues 26 permits in June The News staff The City of Valley Center issued 26 roofing permits in June for a valuation of $180,618.
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Fire destroys family's mobile home Chris Strunk The blaze appeared to have started on the outside deck and spread into the home. It's unclear what caused the fire.
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Roadwork continues despite the rain Chris Strunk Work on the reconstruction project continued in the muddy conditions. It was too early to tell this week how much the rain affected the project's overall timetable.
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SaBo moves across street Chris Strunk The five-year-old Valley Center business moved across the street to 318 S. Meridian from the Hometown Plaza. It re-opened on July 7.
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Valley’s finances in good shape, auditor says Chris Strunk The Valley Center City Council heard a report from the auditor during its July 7 meeting at City Hall. The auditing firm looked at the city's 2014 books.
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