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Highlights
Week of Aug. 6
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Dented trombone can go a long way
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire council establishes land bank David Dinell
The Bel Aire City Council approved the creation of a new entity called a land bank, which will hold and manage the city's raw land. The move, which is allowed under state law and came at the council's Aug. 4 meeting, is projected to save the city about $17,000, said Mayor David Austin.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Aug. 7 through 13
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| Classifieds |
ClASSIFIED ADS
Week of Aug. 6
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Summer wraps up with swim party
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Why does Ranzau act so mean?
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Enjoying coffee chats, Bible study
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
BUDDY MILLER
Buddy E. Miller, 70, of Pittsfield, Ill., died July 28, 2015. He was a mechanic, welder and body man in Beardstown, Ill., and Rushville, Ill.
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KRISTINA TRAYLOR
Kristina Kae Traylor, 53, daughter of Klint R. Traylor and Mary Churchill Saxion, was born Aug. 7, 1961, at Fredonia and died July 21, 2015, in Hazelton.
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MARY JOHNSON
Mary Kathryn Johnson died July 21, 2015.
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SHARON ROSS
Sharon Gayle Ross, 70, died July 29, 2015, at home.
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| Editorials |
Slow growth puts burden on taxpayers
Sure, taxable property in north Sedgwick County has continued to increase. Except for one year, assessed valuation in the Valley Center school district's boundaries, for example, has grown each year since at least 2004.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of Aug. 6
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Aug. 6
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| Kechi |
City of Kechi receives A+ rating The News staff
In its first-ever rating application, the City of Kechi received an A+ rating by Standard and Poor's Rating Services.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Aug. 6
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Aug. 6
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Kechi police reports
July 27 through Aug. 1
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Park City police reports
July 27 through Aug. 1
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
July 27 through Aug. 2
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| School |
Baby steps
The Valley Center High School marching band practices footwork and timing during band camp this week at the District Stadium.
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Highlights
Week of Aug. 6
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School menus
Aug. 13 through 19
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
July 26 through Aug. 1
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| Valley Center |
City council approves budget with flat tax rate Chris Strunk
The Valley Center City Council on Aug. 4 shot down a proposed property tax increase to support the city's 2016 budget.
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City road projects underway Chris Strunk
Crews were on McLaughlin near the park Aug. 4 completing a mill-and-overlay asphalt project, while large sections of Sheridan were receiving asphalt overlay patches as well.
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Just plane good Chris Strunk
Valley Center pilots reap awards at national show
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Rain delays re-opening of Meridian Chris Strunk
Set to fully open on Aug. 6
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Residents seek seat on VCRC The News staff
Five local residents want to serve on the Valley Center Recreation Commission board of directors.
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School district proposes property tax hike Chris Strunk
The school board on Aug. 3 voted 7-0 to publish a budget for next year that includes an overall property tax mill levy of 62.304 mills, up from 59.894 mills in 2014-15. That's an increase of 2.41 mills. If the budget is approved, the owner of a $150,000 home in the school district will pay about $43 more in taxes next year.
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