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Highlights
Week of May 11
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Was it the Rapture?
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School menus
May 15 through 19
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
May 12 through 18
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
‘Build a Better World' is theme of summer reading program
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Hornet Connection Josh Huffman
Chromebooks have ‘positive' impact
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
A potpourri for Mother's Day
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| Deaths |
DAREL PITTS
Darel Dee Pitts, 71, of Newton, died April 24, 2017. He was retired from Agco Corporation.
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GALEN HAZEN
Galen Edward Hazen died May 3, 2017.
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JACKIE BATES
Jackie Lynn Bates, 61, died May 3, 2017.
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JUNIOR MAHAN
Junior Arthur Mahan, 87, died May 1, 2017. He was a retired driver for Cudahay Meats, Cessna Aircraft, Coleman and USD 259.
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LONNIE NELSON
Lonnie Dean Nelson, 67, of Mt. Hope, died May 6, 2017.
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MILDRED TIBBETS
Mildred May Tibbets, 94, died May 5, 2017. She was a former employee of Leeker's Foods in Valley Center.
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| Editorials |
Grads are ready to change the world
Valley Center will be sending another batch of young people into the world this weekend as students in the Class of 2017 walk across the stage, grab their diplomas, shake a few hands, turn their tassels and join the illustrious and growing ranks of Valley Center High School graduates.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of May 11
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of May 11
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| Letters to the Editor |
Allow library to govern itself
The library is my favorite place in Valley Center. With the help of the professional and knowledgeable staff, you can read about and learn anything you can dream.
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Kudos to city council member
After an enlightening Valley Center City Council meeting on May 2, I want to give kudos to city council member Al Hobson for abstaining on a council vote for another Valley Center Library Board member.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of May 11
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| Park City |
Food truck policies in Park City are dated Taylor Messick
Due to an uptick in interest about food truck requirements in Park City, city staff will review the city's current policies. City Attorney Doug Moshier recommended some changes on May 9.
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Man arrested after chase on I-135 The News staff
Park City police pursued a white Chevy Impala south on the highway in search of a suspect thought to be involved in a larceny. The pursuit was called off, but Wichita police noticed the vehicle parked along the road. The suspect ran from the vehicle and was caught.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of May 11
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Park City police reports
April 27 through May 6
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
May 1 through 7
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| Recreation League |
Schatz repeats with win at 81 Speedway Randy Fisher
A near-capacity crowd watched the series defending champion and current points leader capture his eighth win of the season in the Kansas Outlaw Klassic, presented by Great Clips, Murphy Tractor and the City of Park City. He was first under the checker when the series was last here in 2006.
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| School |
Alumni Banquet brings old friends together Ron Black
When the first Saturday of June rolls around each year, the Valley Center High School Alumni Banquet draws folks who haven't seen each other for a while — and many times that's years! And the “Program" is for everybody to visit. We don't need special entertainment.
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Business is popping for local second-graders Taylor Messick
Students start popcorn company for economics unit
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| School |
Golf team fourth at league Taylor Messick
Valley Center High School has one of the top Class 5A golf squads in the state, but the Hornets had their hands full May 8 at the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II tournament at Quail Ridge in Winfield.
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High-jumper signs with ESU Chris Strunk
Runnion, who placed fourth at last year's Class 5A state meet and second as a sophomore after a sixth-place finish during her freshman season, said she chose Emporia State after visiting the campus and meeting the team's coaches and some of its athletes.
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| School |
Highlights
Week of May 11
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| School |
Hornets on a roll as postseason approaches Jeremiah Strunk
The Hornets beat Salina South on May 4 and Andover Central on May 9, improving their record to 10-4-1, which is good enough to host a first-round regional game at 6 p.m. May 16. (It was not known at press time who the Hornets would play.)
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Latimer breaks school shot put record in Derby Taylor Messick
Taylor Latimer came up with another standout performance at the meet. She won all three of her events and broke the school record for the shot put with a throw of 44 feet, 4 inches. The previous record of 43-6 was held by Meagan Williams since 2013.
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Middle school track finishes season at league meet The News staff
The Valley Center Middle School track team competed at the Prairie Hills Invitational April 27, at the Maize South participation meet May 1 and at the Bob Hoover Invitational in Andover May 2.
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Three earn repeat trip to state tennis Randy Fisher
At the May 5 regional in Newton, junior Garrett Rogers in singles, along with sophomores Hayden Brauer and Colby Swift in doubles, earned their second straight state berth. Rogers (26-8) was the runner-up, while Brauer and Swift (25-7) finished third.
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| School |
VCHS Intern of the month Abigail Sheahan
Intern tests out teaching
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Valley Center High School Class of 2017
Graduation May 14
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| School |
Valley Center baseball team loses six straight Randy Fisher
Its six-game losing streak, all this week, includes setbacks May 5 at home against Newton, May 6 at Andover and May 9 against Hutchinson on Senior Night.
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Valley to host regional tournament Chris Strunk
Hornets beat Wichita South, improve to 15-3
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| School |
Vocal music students finish strong The News staff
The Mixed Choir performed “Sabbath Prayer" and “This Little Light of Mine." The Choraleers performed “God Bless the Broken Road" and “California Dreamin'." The Women's Choir performed “How Sweet It Is" and “Matchmaker." The Madrigals performed “Only Hope" and “Swinging with the Saints."
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
April 30 through May 6
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| Valley Center |
Baseball team seeks host families The News staff
Organizers of one of Kansas Collegiate League Baseball's newest teams hope you won't mind having a few Mud Daubers around your house this summer.
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City issues 11 permits during April The News staff
The City of Valley Center issued 11 building permits during April for a valuation of $419,392. Of that number, one was for a new home. The permits are listed by date they were issued, address, type of work and valuation:
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District preps for potential shutdown Chris Strunk
Action allows bills to be paid
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Social studies educator connects with students Stephen Duarte
After 38 years, Graham is retiring from teaching.
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