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Highlights
Week of July 16
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Who has steering wheel of your life?
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
July 17 through 21
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Discuss ‘To Kill a Mockingbird' July 17
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OUt of the office Chris Strunk
Few good memories from Augusta
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Rev. Marshall's words still relevant
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
DELORIS HADSALL
Deloris L. Hadsall, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Valley Center, died June 3, 2015.
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HELEN CALLISON
Helen Irene (Westerfield) Callison, 86, Valley Center, died July 10, 2015.
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MARK WADAS
Mark Daniel Wadas, 24, died July 6, 2015.
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MARY MOORE
Mary A. Moore, 89, died July 10, 2015, in Albuquerque, N.M.
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MELVIN POWELL
Melvin E. Powell, 62, a Kansas Highway Patrol motorist assist technician, died July 12, 2015.
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VICTOR McCART
Victor A. “Vic" McCart, 64, died July 10, 2015. He was a retired ASE Master Technician for Don Hattan Chevrolet after 31 years of service.
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WALKER BLACKMORE
Walker Elvin “Blackie" Blackmore, 76, of Yukon, Okla., formerly of Valley Center, died July 7, 2015.
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| Editorials |
Do your part to prevent vandalism
It's sad that the city has to keep spending money to repair the splash pad's startup mechanism because of vandalism. It's about time this stops.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of July 16
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of July 16
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| Kechi |
Kechi seeks to save money with bond refinance David Dinell
In that regard, the city council approved a resolution at its July 9 meeting authorizing the issuance of the bonds, which total about $1.7 million. A bond sale will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at City Hall. After the most favorable bid is received, the council needs to approve issuing the new bonds.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of July 16
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| Park City |
Facing the future David Dinell
Valley Center teen upbeat after life-changing accident
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No tax increase in Park City’s proposed 2016 budget David Dinell
While spending in the budget will increase, a $4 million increase in property valuation and more revenue from the motor vehicle tax will pay for that, City Administrator Jack Whitson said.
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Park City issues 18 building permits in June The News staff
The City of Park City issued 18 building permits in June for a total valuation of $883,664. Of that number, none were for new homes.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
July 6 through 11
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Kechi police reports
July 6 through 12
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Park City police reports
July 2 through 8
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
July 6 through 12
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| Recreation League |
81 Speedway
July 11 results
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Heights League standings
Updated July 5
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Swim club completes unbeaten season The News staff
Valley Center won its second straight league meet July 11 at Rock Rapids in Derby with 1,095 points overall. Finishing a distant second was Haysville with 716 points, edging Winfield with 703 points.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
July 5 through 11
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| Valley Center |
All lanes of Meridian set to open Aug. 3 Chris Strunk
Construction crew this week began pouring concrete on the east side of Meridian in downtown Valley Center, paving the way for an open street in a few weeks.
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District stops short of major improvements Chris Strunk
Summer projects underway
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Fire destroys Valley Center family’s home Chris Strunk
Cigarette butts likely to blame
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School district creates new website Chris Strunk
The site, www.usd262.net, is a work in progress, Superintendent Cory Gibson said, but is designed to be more user friendly and accessible.
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Semi clips overhead cable, disrupts electricity on north side Chris Strunk
A semi truck and trailer damaged a power pole on the north side of Valley Center July 13, disrupting electrical service to dozens of local homes.
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Waterline leak
Valley Center public works employees respond to a waterline leak in the 100 block of East Main July 14.
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