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Highlights
Week of June 22
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Show it if you're happy
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire makes door-to-door firework sales illegal Taylor Messick
Recent legislative changes at the state level have made door-to-door firework sales legal in Kansas; however, concerns were raised by council members in Bel Aire over whether the legislation is something the city should allow.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
June 23 through 29
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Didgeridoo Down Under
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Faulty field turf falling apart
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
We honor our First Ladies
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
BILLIE MORRIS
Billie “Bill" Joe Morris, 91, of Eureka, formerly of Park City, died June 9, 2017.
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DIETER DIBBERN
Dieter Dibbern, 80, died June 8, 2017. He was a software engineer.
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J. MARIE HOPKINS
J. Marie (Hartzell) Hopkins, 73, died May 30, 2017.
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MARY and HERB HANSON
A joint graveside service for Mary M. and Herb E. Hanson will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 24 at the Valley Center Cemetery.
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VICKI SLOAS
Vicki Lynn Sloas, 66, died June 10, 2017.
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WANDA URQUHART
Wanda Lee Urquhart, 88, died June 11, 2017.
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| Editorials |
Safety study took awhile
The City of Valley Center recently received a draft of the results of a consulting firm's six-month study of the city's public safety departments. The city expected a final report in April.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of June 22
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of June 22
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of June 22
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of June 22
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Kechi police reports
June 16 through 18
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Park City police reports
June 9 through 18
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
June 12 through 18
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| Recreation League |
81 Speedway
June 10 and 18 results
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Alleys win father-son tennis tournament The News staff
Jim Alley and his son David Alley captured the title in the fourth annual Valley Center Father-Son Tennis Tournament June 17 at the Valley Center High School courts.
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HEIGHTS LEAGUE STANDINGS
Updated June 18
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Swimmers capture win over Derby The News staff
The girls won 243-201, while the boys won 213-158.
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UK soccer players host local camp The News staff
Valley Center's AYSO Region 253 hosted a UK International Soccer Camp June 5 through 9. Thirty Valley Center kids, age 5 to 16, attended. They were taught by four coaches from the United Kingdom — James Ridge of Birmingham, England, Mo Saed of Birmingham, England, Reece Hands of Sheffield, England, and James Ridge of Blackpool, England. Hands is currently a professional soccer player in England for Gainsborough Trinity.
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| School |
Glover, three others on all-state softball Randy Fisher
Named to the first team were outfielder Wylie Glover and pitcher Kaylee Burnett. Glover was a first-team selection last year as well. It was the first time for Burnett.
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| School |
Keeping her balance Taylor Messick
Gymnast follows her dreams, despite hard work
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
June 12 through 17
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| Valley Center |
City: Show us the money Chris Strunk
Library told to provide document proving it has funds for facility
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Friend in need Taylor Messick
Community rallies to help with medical bills
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Museum raising money The News staff
The museum is managed by the Valley Center Historical & Cultural Society, an all-volunteer group.
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Officers take animal calls The News staff
On June 12, officers assisted Park City police at 1601 E. 91st Circle North by retrieving a snake from a vehicle. On June 13, officers responded to 221 N. Birch, where a baby opossum was on a front porch behind a dumpster. The opossum wasn't bothering anyone, so officers left it alone.
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Safety walk starts and ends peacefully Chris Strunk
Now, the walk's organizer, Tom Lille, said he wants to make it a regular event.
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Summer storm damages trees Chris Strunk
High winds damaged trees in the Valley Meadows neighborhood north of Fifth Street and west of Meridian and in some areas of west Valley Center.
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Valley Center city budget holds the line on taxes Chris Strunk
The budget is buoyed by a 4.2 percent increase in valuations. Before getting the figures from Sedgwick County, city leaders had considered a tax increase for public safety based on an estimated small jump in valuations.
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‘Danger’ to Valley facing jail time Chris Strunk
Man to be sentenced for theft, police chases
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